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The challenges of becoming an adult with ADHD

The transition from adolescence to adulthood for someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is critical due to the new life situations they must face. This is a crucial period in life where the disorder can interfere with interpersonal relationships, which become more complex, as well as with work, education, and the responsibilities inherent in adulthood. Managing frustration, impulsivity, and disorganization can be key to achieving the life goals these individuals set for themselves as they leave adolescence behind. In this session, we aim to address the main questions surrounding the transition from adolescence to adulthood for people with ADHD.

Dr. José Ángel Alda Díez

Laia Mijana Cristau

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"Only 15% of people with autism live an independent life"

Dr. Amaia Hervás Zúñiga

Psychiatrist. Head of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Hospital Universitario Mútua Terrassa

School failure

What is the relationship between ADHD and poor academic performance?

ADHD, with its significant attentional, impulsive, and hyperactive characteristics, greatly hinders adequate academic performance, as affected students find it very difficult to acquire the minimum knowledge required by the current educational sys

School

Should my child with ADHD attend a special school?

No. An ADHD diagnosis is not considered a special educational need, but rather a specific educational support need, which should be addressed in a mainstream school.

Learning

How does ADHD affect the learning of children and adolescents?

The characteristic symptoms of ADHD, inattention and hyperactivity, make it difficult for children to be calm and attentive at school, and this directly impacts their learning.