Everyday Tips and Strategies

In social situations

• Listen closely
• Don't interrupt or blurt things out
• Work on making eye contact and listening to others
• Ask questions as part of paying attention
• Try after-school activities
• Find a sport or other activity that you enjoy
• Join a club or team to meet other teens with the same interests
• Join a support group
• Spend time with other teens who have ADHD
• Work together with teens in your support group
to improve social skills

In other areas

• On the job
• Consider getting a job with variety and lots of activity
• Managing money
  • Work with a parent or other adult to set a budget
  • Keep careful records of your spending
  • Avoid credit cards as much as possible
  • Discuss big purchases in advance with a parent or other adult