A Teen Information Sheet (Ages 11–16)
ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone.
For some people it’s distraction.
For others it’s big emotions.
For some it’s feeling behind, overwhelmed, or constantly trying to catch up.
ADHD & Me is written directly to teenagers who either have ADHD or are wondering if they might.
It explains what ADHD actually feels like — beyond stereotypes, beyond “can’t sit still,” and beyond the idea that it’s just about attention.
🧠 What this sheet covers
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What ADHD really is (in simple, clear language)
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Why starting things can feel impossible
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Big emotions and fast reactions
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Forgetting things even when they matter
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Time blindness and last-minute rushes
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Feeling inconsistent or “lazy”
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The difference between not caring and not being able
It focuses on how ADHD can feel from the inside.
💬 Written for teens, not about them
This is not a behaviour sheet.
It’s not a lecture.
It’s not a list of “how to be better.”
It’s written in a tone that is:
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respectful
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real
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reassuring
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non-babyish
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honest about the hard parts
No clinical language overload.
No shame.
No fixing.
📄 Format
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2–3 page PDF
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Clean, modern layout
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Clear, teen-friendly language
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Suitable for ages 11–16
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Digital download
🪹 Who this is for
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Teens newly diagnosed with ADHD
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Teens who think they might have ADHD
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Teens who feel “lazy” or “behind” and don’t know why
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Parents looking for something their teen can read independently
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Schools and youth support settings
🖤 Why this resource exists
A lot of teens with ADHD grow up believing they’re not trying hard enough.
This sheet exists to say:
You are trying.
Your brain just works differently.
Understanding changes everything.
