Dual Diagnosis Worksheet: ADHD & Autism

1. Identify the negative thoughts that you have about yourself regarding your abilities of ADHD & Autism (e.g. I cannot focus on anything)

2. Think of emotions related to these thoughts and write how they make you feel (e.g. Frustration)

3. Reframe your thoughts using a more positive and empowering outlook.

4. Write down your strengths or positive aspects linked with ADHD & Autism.

5. Choose an area you want to strengthen. Set a specific and achievable goal to work towards that area.

6. Write down the steps you will take to achieve your goals.

References

1.  Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cognitive Profiles of Autism and ADHD from a Cognitive Behavioral Perspective: 

You can download more Mental Health worksheets here.

Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counselor.