What is the theory behind this ADHD Organization Worksheet?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that is mostly diagnosed in early to late childhood. It is characterised by an inability to concentrate and  impulsive behaviour. Adults with ADHD often suffer the consequences of their inability to focus and failure to prioritise important tasks in the form of missed deadlines and forgotten meetings. 

How will the worksheet help?

The worksheet teaches the skill of prioritising by using the ABC method. It can help individuals with ADHD to prioritise their tasks according to their importance with respect to time. With regular practice, this method can ensure important tasks are not missed.

How to use the worksheet?

List down all the tasks that need to be done daily. Assign them the letter A, B or C depending on the priority level as mentioned in the worksheet. All of the A tasks need to be done before B and all B tasks must be done before C tasks. Now schedule them during your day accordingly. The same format can be followed for weekly tasks. 

ADHD Organization Worksheet

List down all the tasks you need to complete in a day. Assign one letter to each according to their priority level. Once this is done schedule your day accordingly making sure A tasks are done first followed by B tasks then C tasks

A	Highest importance, need to be completed on short term notice
B	Lower importance than A, can be delayed for a while
C	Lowest importance, might be easier and tempt you to do first but not important

Tasks for the day	Priority level	Scheduled during the day	Done

Reference

Safren, S.A., Sprich, S.E., Perlman, C.A. & Otto, M.W. (2017) Mastering Your Adult ADHD

A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program (Second Edition). Oxford University Press.

You can download this worksheet here.