Potential Complications
Preschool
Low self-esteem and family disruptions
School Age
Disruptive behaviors leading to family problems
Poor social skills, including lying and stealing
Can be uncooperative with peers, alienation
Unwilling/unable to do chores
Learning delays, homework struggles
School failure
Continued low self-esteem
35% of ADHD children also have ODD
25% of ADHD children also have Conduct Disorder
Teenagers
A variety of academic and interpersonal problems
Oppositional behaviors, temper outbursts, quick mood changes
Lack of motivation
Depression, low self-worth, inner sense of restlessness
Increased risk of suicide
Increased risk of traffic tickets and motor vehicle accidents
Antisocial behaviors and activities, clashes with authority
Smoking
Substance abuse
Sexually transmitted disease
Pregnancy
Adults
Difficulty organizing responsibilities, poor memory, emotional distress, irritability
Frequent job changes
Marital and social problems
Increased risk of suicide, alcohol and drug use
Depressive symptoms
50–80% of ADD/ADHD children do NOT outgrow it
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