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Adult ADHD Treatment Plan Example

A complete, fictional adult adhd treatment plan: problem statement, long-term goal, measurable objectives, interventions and how progress is measured. Adapt the structure; build the content from your own assessment.

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Illustrative example only. The client, scores and every other detail on this page are fictional and were written for this page. This is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation or clinical supervision. Build every plan from your own assessment of the client, and follow your licensing board, agency, payer and state requirements.

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Sample adult adhd treatment plan

Each objective names who will do what, how it will be measured and by when. Each intervention says what the clinician will do. That link between problem, goal, objective and intervention is what reviewers look for.

Sample treatment plan (fictional client)

Diagnosis	Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, combined presentation (ICD-10-CM F90.2), as established by a qualified clinician's evaluation
Presenting problem	Adult client describes long-standing trouble keeping track of tasks, starting projects close to deadlines, misplacing items and arriving late. Submitted about half of work tasks on time last quarter and received a written warning. Takes stimulant medication managed by a psychiatrist.
Strengths	Creative, energetic, good with people, motivated to keep their job, supportive manager.
Problem statement	Disorganization, procrastination and time-management difficulties are affecting job performance and household responsibilities.
Long-term goal	Client will build reliable organization and time-management habits that improve task completion at work and home.
Short-term objectives	Client will use one calendar and one task list, reviewed each morning, on at least five of seven days for four consecutive weeks, by self-report and planner review in session. Client will increase on-time completion of work tasks from about 50% to at least 80%, tracked on a weekly task log, by the 90-day review. Client will break each new multi-step task into written steps with due dates within one day of receiving it, for four consecutive weeks. Client will arrive on time to at least 9 of 10 scheduled appointments, by self-report, by week 10.
Interventions	Psychoeducation on adult ADHD and how it affects planning, time awareness and follow-through. CBT skills for adult ADHD: setting up a single calendar and task list, breaking down tasks, prioritizing, and timed work blocks to start tasks. Reduce distractibility: identify main distractions and set up the work environment to limit them. Cognitive restructuring of procrastination thoughts ("I'll do it when I feel like it"). With the client's written consent, coordinate with the prescribing psychiatrist on symptom changes.
Frequency	Weekly individual sessions for 12 weeks, then every other week while skills are maintained.
Measures	Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) symptom checklist, repeated at intake and each review, plus the client's weekly task log.
Review	Every 90 days, or sooner if the clinical picture changes, with client participation. Client and clinician sign the plan.
Discharge criteria	On-time task completion at or above 80% for a month, planner use is routine, and the client has a written plan for keeping the systems going.

More objectives you can adapt

Replace the numbers and dates with the client's own baseline and targets.

Area	Example objective
Lost items	Client will set up a fixed "launch pad" for keys, wallet and phone and use it on at least six days a week.
Bills and paperwork	Client will set up automatic or calendar reminders for all recurring bills and pay them on time for two months.
Starting tasks	Client will start avoided tasks with a 10-minute timed block at least four days a week for four weeks.
Sleep routine	Client will set a phone-off time and keep it on at least five nights a week.
Self-esteem	Client will record one completed task or success each day in a log for four weeks.

Interventions often used

CBT for adult ADHD
Organizational and planning skills training
Mindfulness training for attention
Psychoeducation for the client and, with consent, family
Environmental modification
Coordination with the prescriber

List only interventions you are trained to deliver and the client has agreed to.

Write the progress notes that match

Session notes should refer back to the objectives in the plan. These guides show how:

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PTSD Treatment Plan Example

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Adjustment Disorder Treatment Plan Example

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See all examples and the blank template on the treatment plan examples hub, or read how to write treatment plan goals and objectives.

Frequently asked questions

What goals belong in an adult ADHD treatment plan?

Goals usually target the everyday effects of ADHD: organization, time management, starting and finishing tasks, and keeping commitments. Objectives make them countable, such as tasks submitted on time or days the planner was used.

Can a therapist include medication in the plan?

The plan can note that the client takes medication and that you will coordinate with the prescriber, with written consent. Medication decisions belong to the prescriber.

How do you track ADHD progress?

Combine a symptom checklist such as the ASRS v1.1, repeated at reviews, with behavioral data the client collects, such as a task log or planner. Behavioral data often shows change sooner than symptom scores.

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