ADHD Functional Impact Preparation Workbook

A practical tool to help you clearly explain how ADHD affects your daily functioning when applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

Applying for the Disability Tax Credit with ADHD can feel confusing and overwhelming.

Many people struggle to explain their challenges in ways that meet the CRA’s requirements — and doctors often have very limited space on the form to document functional impairment.

This workbook helps you organize your real-life experiences into clear, structured examples that a healthcare professional can easily review and use when completing the DTC application.

This workbook helps you:

• Identify how ADHD affects everyday functioning

• Translate daily struggles into clear functional examples

• Prepare information your doctor can confidently reference

• Reduce stress before your medical appointment

• Organize information that may support your DTC application

Inside the workbook you’ll find:

✔ Guided reflection prompts to identify functional challenges

✔ Real-life example lists to trigger “aha” moments

✔ Structured worksheets aligned with CRA functional categories

✔ AI prompt templates to help organize your responses clearly

✔ A summary page you can bring to your doctor appointment

Who this is for

This workbook may be helpful if:

• You have ADHD and are preparing for a DTC application

• You struggle to explain how ADHD affects daily life

• Your doctor has asked you to provide examples of functional challenges

• You want to arrive at your appointment prepared and organized

Important Note

This resource is designed to help individuals organize their personal experiences.

It does not guarantee approval for the Disability Tax Credit and does not replace medical or tax advice.

Final eligibility and medical certification must be determined by a qualified healthcare professional and reviewed by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Why this guide was created

Many people with ADHD live with challenges that are difficult to describe in clinical language.

This workbook bridges the gap between real life experiences and the documentation doctors need to accurately represent functional impairment.

The goal is simple:

To help you walk into your appointment prepared, confident, and able to clearly communicate your experience.