Scott: an 11-year-old boy with repetitive lying.

Scott, an 11-year-old boy in the fifth grade, is brought to his pediatrician, Dr. Lewis, by his maternal grandparents with the principle concern that "he lies constantly." Scott lived with his maternal grandparents since he was 2 years old, and they have full custody.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents: a review of the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical implications.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental disorder in childhood, and primary care clinicians provide a major component of the care for children with ADHD. However, because of limited available evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines did not include adolescents and young adults. Contrary to previous beliefs, it has become clear that, in most cases, ADHD does not resolve once children enter puberty.