Troubled Teens Resources

A parent who has a teen diagnosed with ADD faces the difficult decision of whether to use medication or attempt to find a program designed to teach their teen how to work with their ADD and learn the necessary coping skills needed to mange ADD. It is often a more appealing resolution to give the teen the power to manage his own emotions and temperament than to give that responsibility over to a drug.

Find a Summer Program for Add Teen

Because ADD typically causes behavioral problems which can lead to agitation, insecurity and depression, an ADD teen is more vulnerable to self-destructive behavior. Without treatment, ADD can precipitate a downward spiral that ultimately can be very damaging.

Parents may want to consider finding a summer program conducted by a troubled teen boarding school or wilderness camp that will specifically focus on ADD. Some troubled teen boarding schools offer summer boot camp programs for non-resident teens specifically focused on learning cognitive and critical thinking skills that equip a teen to manage his ADD. Check with your mental health professionals to see if there is a summer program for your teen.

Here is a quick review of symptoms displayed by ADD kids;

Add Symptoms

• Inability to follow instructions, failing to complete schoolwork or requiring an excessive amount of time to finish homework
• Easily distractible, forgetting daily activities
• Failure to focus, failure to pay attention to someone speaking
• Some examples of impulsivity include:
• A child who interrupts or blurts out answers before a question is finished.
• Trouble waiting for ones turn.
• Acting or speaking without thinking of the consequences or dangers.
• Some examples of hyperactivity include:
• Inability to sit in ones seat with constant fidgeting of hands and feet.
• Running and climbing at inappropriate times.
• Children who talk excessively.
• A child who is on the go constantly.
• Some examples of poor organizational skills include:
• Failure to bring home assignments or to turn assignments into the teacher on a timely basis.
• Inability to follow instructions or be able to plan success strategies such as when to study for a test, or how to organize papers and folders.
• Difficulty remembering to bring home books etc.

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