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Hyperactivity in adolescence.

E H Wender

    Journal of Adolescent Health Care : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Hyperactivity in adolescents persists, shifting from excess activity to emotional immaturity and academic issues. Many improve with age and employment, but persistent problems may benefit from stimulant medication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Behavioral Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Hyperactivity, a behavioral syndrome, often extends beyond childhood into adolescence.
    • While overt hyperactivity may decrease, emotional immaturity and academic underachievement become primary concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the long-term behavioral and emotional outcomes of hyperactivity into adolescence and early adulthood.
    • To identify the primary challenges faced by adolescents with a history of hyperactivity.
    • To review treatment responses and clinical recommendations for persistent symptoms.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal observation of individuals with hyperactivity through adolescence.
    • Clinical assessment of emotional maturity, academic performance, and antisocial behavior.

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  • Evaluation of treatment efficacy, including pharmacologic interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Hyperactivity symptoms evolve, with emotional immaturity and academic underachievement becoming prominent in adolescence.
    • Antisocial behavior is a significant issue in young adolescents with a history of hyperactivity.
    • Many individuals show improvement in late adolescence/early adulthood with employment adjustment.
    • Adolescents with persistent issues respond to stimulant medication, though adherence can be challenging.

    Conclusions:

    • Hyperactivity is a persistent condition requiring ongoing management through adolescence and into adulthood.
    • Clinical approaches should emphasize patience and supportive tolerance for adolescents with ongoing challenges.
    • Stimulant medication remains a viable option for persistent symptoms, despite potential treatment resistance.