After school

Often the main reason parents decide to treat their teens' ADHD symptoms is to help them focus and pay attention in school. However, it's important to remember that ADHD doesn't stop when the school bell rings.

Adolescence is a time of greater independence and responsibility. For most teens, the after-school hours are filled with plenty of activities, including:

• Sports
• Clubs
• Part-time jobs
• Socialising with friends
• Household chores
• And, of course, homework

ADHD can have an impact on all of these activities, so you want to be sure your teen's medication is doing its job.