This tool has been designed as a "Coaching Tool" to address adolescents with A.D.D., as well as helping them and their families understand and cope in an A.D.D. environment.

Adolescents and families with A.D.D. need to know:

• The issues and challenges they face on a daily basis have solutions
• A.D.D. can be managed and even viewed as an advantage
• There are strategies and techniques to success

This "Coaching" presentation addresses 17 life issues divided into five categories:

• Strengths
• Overcoming Challenges
• Feelings
• Suggestions for Parents and Facilitators
• Professional Assistance for Adolescents

The issues addressed are:

1) Relationships 2) Self Esteem 3) School 4) Work 5) Praise
6) Setbacks 7) Addictions 8) Faith 9) Family 10) Exercise
11) Frustrations 12) Group 13) Competitiveness 14) Rewards 15) Play 16) Confrontation 17) Manipulation

As an adolescent and facilitator navigate throughout these issues and strategies, you will be provided an opportunity to understand and problem solve many of the most common daily challenges facing an adolescent.

This study included over 100 adolescents who contributed their thoughts, feelings, and frustrations in the hope of providing a better understanding of A.D.D.

Credits:

• Series Partially Funded by a GRANT from the Department of Justice
• Produced in Partnership with The Florida Department of Education and
  The University of South Florida