ADD

ineffective Coping may be related to situational/maturational crisis, retarded ego development, low self-concept possibly evidenced by easy distraction by extraneous stimuli, shifting between uncompleted activities.

chronic low Self-Esteem may be related to retarded ego development, lack of positive/repeated negative feedback, negative role models, possibly evidenced by lack of eye contact, derogatory self-comments, hesitance to try new tasks, inadequate level of confidence.

deficient Knowledge regarding condition, prognosis, therapy may be related to misinformation/misinterpretations, unfamiliarity with resources, possibly evidenced by verbalization of problems/misconceptions, poor school performance, unrealistic expectations of medication regimen.