Tuesday Tips
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What do you do now? |
Graduating from high school is a time of excitement and adventure for many young people, but also a time filled with uncertainty. In addition, the end of high school means transitions to college, into jobs, into the military, or out of the foster care system. All of these situations bring up things to think about regarding general well-being, health concerns and diagnoses, and medications. Your child’s pediatrician can be a wonderful source of advice on helping your teen to transition successfully.
Read these tips from Healthychildren.org.
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If your teen is going to college, check into the health and mental health support services on campus, and make sure they are familiar with them.
- With your teen, communicate with the college or university staff about their accommodations for teens with ADHD and other diagnoses. In addition, consider contacting the college’s Disabilities Office, Academic Advising Office, or Student Affairs Office to determine what accommodations are available for ADHD and other diagnoses.
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Is your teen going straight to work rather than college? Even though they may be remaining at home for a time, their life will change dramatically from when they were in the structured environment of high school, having daily contact with friends. Be sure to give them extra space as a young adult, but realize that they may need help navigating adult responsibilities like bill paying, taking on their own health care, etc. They may be missing high school life and friends who have moved on. Encourage them to keep up friendships and to form new ones through work or other interesting activities.
For more tips on supporting your child after high school graduation click here
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