Teenager not listening to doctor/ther... - CHADD's ADHD Pare...

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

24,633 members6,447 posts

Teenager not listening to doctor/therapist

lovetotravel1108 profile image
2 Replies

Hello!

My 16 year old's psychiatrist suggested that we get him an ADHD coach and said that therapists don't really help. That is fine, but it seems like my teenager is not even complying to psychiatrist's recommendations. I hired a coach who online chats w/ him (cuz it's more affordable) and he sometimes doesn't even go into the chats. I also hired a tutor for him and he sometimes forgets and always makes the tutor wait.

My fear is if he doesn't even comply why spend more money and get myself more frustrated....? Anyone have any advice?

Written by
lovetotravel1108 profile image
lovetotravel1108
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
LisethHIS profile image
LisethHIS

Hi, Lovetotravel1108,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. Is the coach a life coach? does he work with ADHD individuals? Sometimes that can make a difference. Here is a link to our directory chadd.org/professional-dire... and ACO adhdcoaches.org/ and perhaps a teenager ADHD group can help as well. Here is the link to two free CHADD support groups for teenagers. adhdkc.org/ and chaddofsfv.org/

If there is anything else you need, please let me know.

Thank you,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD chadd.org

Peerandparent profile image
Peerandparent

Your psychiatrist is right; psychotherapy isn't shown to have benefit for kids with ADHD. Even as an adult I don't find therapy terribly helpful, because the problem isn't knowing the "right way" to do things; it's knowing the "right way" and being unable to do it.

ADHD is a point of performance problem. That's why evidence shows that training for the parents is far more effective, since that will teach you how to beat help him at that point of performance.

He probably knows all the skills, so what he needs most are workarounds and accomodations. That means that the support he needs can't be given in advance; it has to be provided in the moment when he's struggling, or right beforehand.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

How would you respond to this teacher?

A little backstory--my son is in the 10th grade, 15 years old. He was diagnosed with inattentive...

Advice for finding a therapist for ADHD daughter?

Hi! I have a 9 year old daughter who likely has ADHD. She constantly feels like an outsider, like...

ADHD Coach Recommendations

Hello! My son's psychiatrist suggested that we get him a coach. He's 16 years old and have 40+...

Help with 27 yr old boy w/ADHD, RSD, CPTSD, anger issues

Hi! New poster here. I'm really struggling and would appreciate any advice. My son was officially...
janlynnl profile image

Documentation for college and related 504 prep

Hello, My son, now 18, was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type in the fall of 2020. He has been...
jmot2 profile image

Moderation team

See all
JamiHIS profile image
JamiHISAdministrator
zlib profile image
zlibPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.