Despite previous beliefs, ADHD is not confined to elementary school children but can continue into adulthood. The article points out that ADHD is particularly challenging in the teenage years, as it coincides with increased freedom and challenging development. Children with ADHD may also be delayed by a few years, meaning that a teen with ADHD may feel even more isolated from his peers. The article encourages parents to help their teenager with ADHD by communicating openly with him and helping him to set appropriate behaviors, and gives further resources for parents of teenagers with ADHD.