Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens: Improve Focus, Get Organized, and Succeed

by Allison Tyler LCSW

Overview

Build focus, organization skills, and self-confidence with this supportive ADHD workbook for teens ages 12 to 17

Does it feel hard to stay organized sometimes? Do homework assignments sneak up on you? Having ADHD can feel overwhelming, but the Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens gives you the tools to understand how ADHD works, and actionable ways that you can use it to your advantage. Learn about some of your untapped strengths and see how you can channel your newly identified talents at school, in sports, and with friends.

Inside this ADHD workbook for kids 12 to 17 you'll find:

Ways to get to know your brain—This ADHD book for kids and teens helps you understand how your executive functioning skills work to help you organize, plan, react, and more.

Frequently asked, always answered—Go beyond other books for kids with ADHD with a Q&A section that provides answers to common questions that young people with ADHD often ask.

Advice you can use—Discover everyday tools that give you simple but effective strategies for approaching routine things like homework, hobbies, chores, relationships, and more.

Learn how you can thrive with ADHD through the engaging activities in this ADHD book for teens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641526173
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

ALLISON K. TYLER, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, teens, and adults with ADHD. Allison works in private practice and has developed a unique skills-based approach that she individualizes for each of her clients. Find out more at ADHDStrategyMom.com.

Table of Contents

Letter to Teens viii

Part 1 The Truth About ADHD 1

All About ADHD 2

ADHD in School and Life 11

Thriving with ADHD 15

You Can Be Your Own CEO 16

Part 2 ADHD in School 19

1 Build on Your Strengths and Understand Your Weaknesses 20

2 Start Uploading to Your Internal YouTube Channel 22

3 Keys, Wallet, Phone… Keys, Wallet, Phone 24

4 Workspace Edit Part 1 26

5 Workspace Edit Part 2 28

6 Play Your Organization Card 30

7 What's Your Study Style? 32

8 Find Your Brakes for Break Time 34

9 Color Code Your Classes 36

10 Writing Can Be Your New Best Friend 38

11 Harness Your Hyperfocus 40

12 Write On, Dude 42

13 Goal Time 44

14 Straight Talk About Your Phone/There's an App for That 46

15 Motivation Station 48

16 Working Backward is Best 50

Part 3 ADHD in the World 55

1 Can't We All Just Get Along? 56

2 QUIZ: Are You Listening to Me? 58

3 Play Up Your Strengths 62

4 I Can't Make a Decision! 64

5 I Can't Find Anything in My Room 66

6 Where Does the Time Go? 68

7 Sometimes You're a Little Bit Extra 70

8 Worry Like a Champ 73

9 QUIZ: Take Your Impulsivity Pulse 75

10 It's All in the List, Baby 78

11 QUIZ: What's Your Rejection Style? 80

12 Meditation Station 82

Part 4 Q&A: ADHD in Real Life 85

Resources for Teens 112

Resources for Parents 113

References 114

Index 115

Editorial Reviews

Thriving with ADHD, Workbook for Teens” is a wonderful source for helpful exercises, techniques, and advice for anyone living with ADHD in today’s world. It is written in a casual, confident voice that speaks equally well to teens and their parents. The author provides the reader with large amounts of pertinent information without feeling bombarded by stuffy facts or research. The calm, supportive voice is refreshing on this subject and models exactly how professionals and parents should approach those with ADHD.” — Corey Glynn, LCSW

“I recommend Thriving with ADHD, Workbook for Teens to any teens, parents or clinicians looking to understand more about what ADHD is, how it works, and how to work with it in a real, modern way. The exercises are aimed at teens but can easily be adapted for younger kids or adults. This workbook is an easy read, full of helpful information that makes the reader feel good about approaching all sorts of situations to improve success and satisfaction.” —Dr. Michael Sakowitz, Clinical Psychologist

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