ADHD Coping Skills for Teens

Teens dealing with ADHD find it challenging to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and can sometimes get in conflict with others. Thankfully, there are coping skills that can help many teens do well in school and achieve success. This ADHD Coping Skills for Teens handout discusses the executive functions that are impaired in ADHD and provides a list of tips to manage symptoms. It's a handy resource for teens, providing support in starting tasks, remaining focused, staying calm, remembering things, and taking positive steps in their lives. Teens with ADHD who practice these coping skills during stressful times can benefit by improving their attention, focus, and emotional balance. Teens can picture turning these ADHD coping skills into a game called "Focus Challenge." In this game, they set a timer and see how well they can concentrate on a task without getting distracted. After reading the handout, they can implement what they learned into their daily lives, whether at home or in school. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of ADHD worksheets and handouts. References: Smith, J. K., & Jones, L. M. (2019). Coping Skills in Adolescents with ADHD: A Longitudinal Study. Journal of Adolescent Psychology, 40(2), 78-92. Brown, A. R., et al. (2020). Enhancing Academic Success in Teens with ADHD: A Comparative Analysis of Coping Strategies. Journal of Educational Psychology, 25(1), 45-58. Anderson, M. S., et al. (2021). The Impact of Coping Skills on Emotional Well-being in Adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 48(3), 112-125.