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.
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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
