Ways to Help ADHD Teenagers With Behavior Problems

Challenging Behaviour

Disorganised/lose things/have messy rooms

Possible Ways to Help

• Put name on possessions
• Purchase less expensive things
• Assist in being organized
• Serve as a coach
• List steps for clean room
• Help clean room/garage
• Close door to messy room

Challenging Behaviour

Lack awareness of time/they're late

Possible Ways to Help

• Use wrist watch alarm - Check out Watchminder on our Books & Resources pages
• Rent or buy a beeper
• Teach awareness of time

Challenging Behaviour

Difficulty planning ahead

Possible Ways to Help

• Teach planning
• Teach time management

An ADD/ADHD Coach or friend my be able to help here

Challenging Behaviour

Difficult to discipline

Possible Ways to Help

• Use positive reinforcement
• Use logical consequences
• Reward or punish immediately
• Be consistent
• Create new consequences/rewards
• Use behavioural charts
• Use rewards/may include money
• Avoid power struggles
• Redirect interests
• Give second chance
• Be humane

Challenging Behaviour

Low frustration tolerance/irritable/emotional

Possible Ways to Help

• Listen/be supportive
• Use active listening
• Teach problems solving skills
• Teach anger control