What is ADD / ADHD? Worksheet (Free PDF Download)

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What is the ADD / ADHD information sheet?

The What is ADD / ADHD? worksheet is a three-page psychoeducational handout rather than a fillable form. It sets out the two symptom categories, the three presentations under Types of ADHD, and a Myths vs Facts table. A closing Reflection section asks three questions.

How to use the ADD / ADHD information sheet

Send this sheet home as homework after a diagnosis conversation, since it is written to be read rather than filled in. The first two pages cover Recognizing the Symptoms and Myths vs Facts, which is where most misinformation gets corrected. Your clients can then work through Tips for Success and pick one routine change to try. The Reflection questions on page three give the next session its starting point.

What is ADD / ADHD? Worksheet Download – What’s Included

The download is a three-page printable PDF. Page one defines ADHD, lists six common symptoms, and sets out the three presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Page two holds a Myths vs Facts table with three pairs, plus the first Tips for Success entries. Page three finishes the tips and closes with three reflection questions about daily life, useful strategies and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What are the three main symptoms of ADD?

The sheet groups symptoms into two categories, inattention and hyperactivity or impulsivity, which are usually described as three: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Under inattention it lists trouble focusing on tasks, frequently losing things, forgetfulness and difficulty organizing. Under the other it lists constant fidgeting, interrupting others and difficulty waiting.

What is ADD behavior?

ADD is the older name for what the sheet calls predominantly inattentive presentation. The behavior it describes is trouble paying attention, being easily distracted, difficulty following instructions, and forgetfulness in daily activities. The sheet notes that ADHD can continue into adulthood, and that many adults have it without realizing.

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Tracy Collins is a licensed clinical psychologist with over six years of direct clinical experience in outpatient and telehealth settings. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, structured treatment planning, and measurable therapy outcomes. Tracy has extensive experience writing SOAP and DAP notes, developing insurance-compliant treatment plans, and aligning documentation with ICD-10 and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Her clinical approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, behavioral activation, exposure-based interventions, and mindfulness-based strategies to create structured and outcome-driven therapy plans. At Mentalyc, Tracy supports therapists by creating educational resources that simplify documentation workflows and improve treatment plan defensibility during audits.