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| Coping Strategies for Teens with ADHD |
 • When necessary, ask the teacher to repeat instructions, rather than guess.
• Break large assignments or into small, simple tasks. Each task should have a deadline. Reward yourself as you complete each one.
• Each day, make a list of what you need to do. Organize the best order for doing each task. Make a schedule for doing them. To keep yourself on track, use a calendar or daily planner.
• Work in a quiet area. Do one thing at a time. Give yourself short breaks.
• Write things you need to remember in a notebook with dividers. Note down different kinds of information, like assignments, appointments, and phone numbers – in different sections. It is recommended to keep the book with you all of the time.
• Post notes to yourself to help remind yourself of things you need to do. Take notes on the bathroom mirror, on the refrigerator, in your school locker – wherever you're likely to need the reminder.
• Store similar things together. For instance, keep all your Nintendo disks in one place, and tape cassettes in another.
• Create a routine. Be ready for school at the same time, in the same way, every day.
• Exercise, eat a balanced diet, and get enough sleep.
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