Thriving With ADHD™- StudySmart™

A Teen’s Guide to ADHD Study Skills & Test-Taking Success

By Dr.Anders Osborne,Ph.D.

When ADHD Teens Know the Material… But Still Struggle With School

Many ADHD teens are intelligent, curious, and capable — yet school continues to feel overwhelming.

Assignments start late.

Tests feel confusing.

Instructions are missed.

Time disappears.

Confidence slowly erodes.

Parents often watch their teen work hard while grades fail to reflect what they truly know.

The problem is rarely intelligence or motivation.

The real issue is missing study skills designed for the ADHD brain.

StudySmart™ Teaches Teens How to Learn

StudySmart™ is a practical, step-by-step guide created specifically for ADHD teens who need clear systems, visual strategies, and repeatable routines to succeed academically.

Rather than offering generic study advice, this book teaches skills teens can immediately use.

Inside This Guide, Teens Learn How To:

✔ Set up an ADHD-friendly study environment that improves focus

✔ Understand different test types and avoid common ADHD mistakes

✔ Decode teacher instructions correctly the first time

✔ Manage time using realistic focus strategies like Power-30 study sessions

✔ Reduce careless errors and missed questions

✔ Recover confidence after difficult tests

✔ Build study habits that actually stick

The Problems Parents See — And How StudySmart™ Helps

Problem:

“My teen studies, but test scores don’t match what they know.”

Solution:

Teens learn how to recognize instruction words, understand test formats, and demonstrate knowledge clearly.

Problem:

“My teen waits until the last minute or can’t get started.”

Solution:

Simple executive-function systems break studying into manageable, ADHD-friendly steps.

Problem:

“My teen shuts down after poor grades.”

Solution:

Post-test reflection tools rebuild confidence while teaching skill improvement instead of shame.

Problem:

“We argue about homework every night.”

Solution:

Structured routines shift parents from policing behavior to coaching independence.

Designed Primarily for Teens — Helpful for Youth Too

While StudySmart™ speaks directly to ADHD teens, younger students and families can also benefit when parents introduce the strategies gradually.

This book works especially well for:

• ADHD teens ages 13–18
• Middle school transition years
• High school academic support
• 504 Plan and IEP skill reinforcement
• Homeschool or tutoring environments

Built on the Thriving With ADHD™ Framework

StudySmart™ is part of the Thriving With ADHD™ skills series developed by Dr.Anders Osborne,Ph.D., combining over 30 years of educator experience with real-world ADHD coaching strategies.

This is not a motivation book.

It is a skills book.

What Parents Can Expect

Parents consistently report:

• fewer homework battles
• clearer routines
• increased teen independence
• improved academic confidence
• calmer evenings at home

Because success for ADHD learners comes from learning how to work with their brain — not against it.

Instant Digital Download

✔ 46-page skill-building guide

✔ Teen-friendly language

✔ Parent-supportive structure

✔ Printable tools and routines

✔ Immediate access after purchase

Thriving With ADHD™ means teaching skills, building confidence, and creating systems that last far beyond one school year.

Dr.Anders Osborne,Ph.D.

ADHD Specialist & Educator

Founder, I Teach To Reach ADHD Coaching LLC & Thriving With ADHD™

Assembling the pieces between the non-divergent world and the brilliance of being ADHD.