The college experience — with its shifting routines, higher academic demands, and greater independence — is a major adjustment for nearly every freshman.
For students with ADHD, adequate and consistent symptom management is key to effectively navigating this exciting new environment.Should your student continue to receive ADHD care from a longtime clinician or join a new practice closer to campus?
Here are some factors to help you decide.One benefit of your teen continuing care with their existing clinician: Because of their personal knowledge of and history with your teen, that clinician can quickly recognize and respond to worsening symptoms.
Familiarity can also have a downside, however. Some young adults have told me their clinicians feel comfortable regularly re-prescribing medications over text without an evaluation, which can lead to inaccurate clinical decisions.[Get This Free Download: How to Get ADHD Accommodations in College]If your student wants to continue care with the clinician they had in high school, ask the clinician for their perspective.