Is this printable or fillable?

This is a print-friendly one-page PDF. You can print and write by hand. If you prefer to type, open it in a PDF editor and use an “add text” tool.

How should I use it each month?

Start with monthly income and current savings. Add bills with due dates, then estimate “fun” expenses and create a shopping list. At month’s end, fill the actual amounts and use “where can I save?” to adjust next month’s plan.

Can educators or clinicians use this with students or clients?

Yes. It works well in sessions or classes to teach budgeting basics. You can print copies for classroom or client use.

Will it calculate totals for me?

No. It’s a simple, low-friction worksheet meant to reduce overwhelm. Add up totals by hand or with a calculator.

How long does it take to complete?

About 10–20 minutes the first time. Then a few minutes to update during the month and 5 minutes at month’s end to compare budget vs actual.

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Two-page PDF: page 1 gives background, materials, and numbered instructions
One-page printable worksheet: “Above the Surface” and “Below the Surface” zones plus name/date fields
Prompt cues to get ideas flowing, including “How do others know I have ADHD?” and “What are the challenges and barriers right now?”
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FAQs

How do I use the ADHD Iceberg worksheet?

Print it, list visible signs above the surface, list less obvious challenges below, then pick 1–2 areas to focus on next.

Is this only for teens?

No. The examples mention teens, but adults, parents, and educators can adapt it easily.

Can I use this in a classroom or session with clients?

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Do I need anything besides the printout?

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON // Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris

AMY SIPPL // Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy