No matter how bright, talented or wonderful we may be, ADHD can greatly impact life at home, in school, at work and socially. It can take an emotional toll as well, leading to feelings of low self-esteem, “impostor syndrome,” anxiety and even depression. Even those with high levels of success – achieved through various compensatory mechanisms –  may eventually become depleted or find it overly difficult to compensate given increasing environmental demands.

Our trained ADHD coaches teach the skills and strategies needed to meet goals and experience success. Our approach is highly individualized, tailored to each individual’s executive functions profile, so together we can focus on enhancing strengths and developing lagging skills. During this journey, our coaches take on roles of collaborator, cheerleader and accountability partner. After developing a set of realistic goals and expectations, which are monitored and adjusted over time, we develop strategies to turn each action step into a habit for long-term success. We also focus on modifications to make life more ADHD-friendly, and build a toolbox of coping and self-care skills to prevent future burnout.

Note that coaching is most effective at the high school level and beyond. For younger children, the focus is working with parents, either individually or in our ADHD group interventions.