ADHD Worksheets for Teens | Cadabams CDC

1. Curated ADHD Worksheets for Teens 13–16

Quick-Start Guide: How to Use These Worksheets

• Print or Save: Download PDFs or open interactive Google Slides.
• Set a Timer: 10–15-minute sessions prevent overwhelm.
• Celebrate Wins: Each completed sheet earns a small reward (music break, short walk).
• Review Weekly: Look for patterns in triggers and achievements.

CBT & Executive-Function Focus Packs

Our flagship packs target the core challenges of ADHD in teen:

• “Stop-Think-Act” Chain Analysis: Breaks impulsive loops into bite-size steps.
• Time-Estimation Sheets: Visual clocks help teens predict how long homework will take.
• Working-Memory Cards: Quick matching games that strengthen recall.

Self-Esteem & Anger-Management Sheets

• Strengths Bingo: Identifies hidden talents in 5 minutes.
• Anger Thermometer: Rates frustration from 1 (cool) to 10 (furious) and pairs each level with coping skills using behavioural therapy for adhd techniques.
• Compliment Cards: Teens practice giving and receiving praise to rebuild self-worth.

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2. Guided Self-Management Tools vs Generic Printables—Pros & Cons

Bottom line: Guided tools save time and reduce trial-and-error by up to 60%, according to our 2023 parent survey.

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3. Most Downloaded ADHD Worksheet Categories for Teens

Daily & Weekly Planners for School Tasks

• Block Schedule Grid: Color-coded subjects reduce missed assignments by 40%.
• Homework Tracker: Simple tick boxes teach task initiation, a key part of educational support for ADHD.

Emotion Regulation & Anger Thermometers

• Feelings Wheel: Expands emotional vocabulary beyond “mad” and “sad.”
• Cool-Down Plan: 3-step breathing sheet used by 2,000+ families. This is a common strategy in cognitive behavioural therapy for adhd.

Mindfulness & Relaxation Mini-Cards

• 60-Second Body Scan: Perfect before exams.
• 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Card: Portable anxiety buster.

Family Communication Templates

• Weekly Family Meeting Agenda: Keeps parents and teens on the same page.
• “I Statement” Scripts: Reduces shouting matches over chores, often discussed in family counseling for adhd.

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4. Real-World Success Stories: How Teens Used These Worksheets

Case Snapshot: From Procrastination to Honor Roll

Arjun, 15, avoided math homework until he tried our Daily Planner + Time-Estimation Sheet. Within eight weeks, his grades jumped from 65% to 88%, and he reported “feeling in control for the first time.” This addresses common ADHD symptoms in teens.

Parent Feedback: Stress Reduced at Home

Mrs. Lobo shares: “The Anger Thermometer helped my daughter name her feelings instead of slamming doors. Family therapy for ADHD is much more effective now that dinners are peaceful again.”

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5. How to Choose the Right Worksheet Bundle for Your Teen

Assessing Current ADHD Challenges (Checklist)

Tick the boxes that apply to get a preliminary idea before a formal ADHD assessment:

• Frequently loses school materials
• Meltdowns over minor setbacks
• Difficulty estimating time
• Low self-esteem after feedback

Each tick guides you to the matching worksheet pack. These points are some of the key ADHD symptoms.

Matching Worksheet Difficulty to Age & Grade

• 13–14 years: Start with visual planners and emotion cards.
• 15–16 years: Introduce chain-analysis and long-term goal sheets.

Integrating With Therapy or Coaching Sessions

Print the completed sheets and bring them to Cadabams CDC sessions. Therapists use them as warm-ups, cutting session prep time in half. This is an effective way to supplement therapy for ADHD.