is an adhd coach the answer?

[che63]

Good morning. I have a 15 yo son with adhd with very limited executive functioning who is struggling with going to school, doing school work, etc etc. I've recently been hearing about adhd coaches. Has this worked for anyone?

We live in a small town so there are no coaches nearby and with so many online options can folks make any recommendations for good coaches that do online work. Much thanks.

[LisethHIS]

Hello, che63,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. Coaching can be very helpful for your son. Here is a link to help you understand what coaching involves: healthline.com/health/adhd-...

Here are some links to find an ADHD coach if you are interested:

chadd.org/professional-dire...

adhdcoaches.org/

discoveringmeandadhd.com/

Let me know if there is anything else you need.

Best,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[EFCoaching4U]

Hello che63,

Just sending a quick note…

As I often say, you are surrounded by many who can relate to things you & your son may be experiencing. And this forum has a wealth of information & knowledge from its members to its staff.

In case this is helpful (now or in the future), I’m passing this along...

I’m a Certified ADHD Executive Function Coach & I work with students of all ages.

All session's are online (via zoom), 1 hour a week (split into 2-30 minute sessions) & about 90% of my clients come from referrals.

Any questions, feel free to reach out.

No pressure. Just an fyi.

Thank you.

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[Highlysuspect99]

Things like limited executive functioning are not helped by a coach. An hour a week online will not help. I have severe ADHD and it's a neurological issue. Think of it like using a coach to treat seizures it wouldn't work. You can try it, but be prepared when you don't get the results you expect.