Getting organized involves systematically arranging things for better efficiency and clarity. This is a valuable skill; however, many individuals with ADHD struggle to keep track of their belongings or manage their tasks. Fortunately, there are ways to make organizing more manageable for them. The ADHD Tips To Improve Organization addresses the challenges clients with ADHD face in staying organized. It offers strategies to improve their organizational skills, such as creating outlines, noting important deadlines, and investing in tools. Using this handout can help kids and teens learn how to prioritize tasks, improve their planning skills, and make better use of their time — which leaves them feeling less stressed and more focused. Parents and teachers can support kids' efforts to improve organization by providing praise and rewards for their accomplishments. Explore our ADHD Handouts Bundle, which includes this and 28 other pages of information, tips, and coping skills to help kids better manage ADHD symptoms. *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: Bikic, A., Dalsgaard, S., Olsen, K. D., & Sukhodolsky, D. G. (2021). Organizational skills training for children with ADHD: Study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial. Trials, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05499-9 Kofler, M. J., Sarver, D. E., Harmon, S. L., Moltisanti, A., Aduen, P. A., Soto, E. F., & Ferretti, N. (2017). Working memory and organizational skills problems in ADHD. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 59(1), 57-67. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12773 Langberg, J. M., Becker, S. P., Epstein, J. N., Vaughn, A. J., & Girio-Herrera, E. (2012). Predictors of response and mechanisms of change in an organizational skills intervention for students with ADHD. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 22(7), 1000-1012. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-012-9662-5
