“Wait… This is ADHD?” – Student Reflection & Awareness Worksheet

A simple, relatable worksheet designed to help students recognise and reflect on common ADHD experiences in a non-clinical, student-friendly way.

This resource focuses on how ADHD feels rather than just definitions, making it especially effective for:
• students with a diagnosis
• students awaiting assessment
• students who are questioning or struggling with focus, motivation, or overwhelm

The worksheet includes:
• A checklist of common ADHD-related experiences
• Relatable student thoughts (e.g. “Why can’t I just do it?”)
• A short, accessible explanation of ADHD
• A reflective “What do you relate to?” task
• Space for students to add their own experiences

Designed to reduce stigma and help students feel understood, this resource works well as:
• a starter activity
• a wellbeing check-in
• part of PSHE / pastoral sessions
• SEN support conversations

The tone is intentionally supportive and non-judgemental, helping students understand that ADHD is about how the brain works—not laziness or lack of effort