Journal Article

Transition to adolescence in neurodevelopmental disorders: challenges and clinical perspectives

Eisenstein, Evelyn, Silva, Eduardo Jorge Custódio da

2026

Overview

This review article describes the main clinical, emotional, educational, and social aspects involved in the transition to adolescence for individuals with these conditions. It also addresses implications for healthcare, the continuity of educational support, and the importance of individualized transition strategies, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach centered on the individual and on continuity of care. Review of the latest literature on neurodevelopmental disorders in adolescents. Adolescence represents a vital period of biopsychosocial transformation, particularly challenging for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability. Integrated, person-centered, continuous, and collaborative health care is essential to promote the well-being and inclusion of these adolescents.