Help finding an ADHD Coach for College Admissions

[MindfulPath]

I have a student who is trying to transfer from community college to a four-year institution but is overwhelmed. I can't seem to find help for them. Does anyone have any ideas of where to find an ADHD-informed admissions coach or counsellor?

[ChuckMemphis]

yes! My hs son was working w a fab woman based in Florida. All their appts were zoom. She’s now working as an independent ADHD coach, and she’s also a high school guidance counselor. Her name is Tami. [phone] I swear she was an incredible asset for my son. But she books up fast!

[LisethHIS]

Good day, MindfulPath,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. When it comes to ADHD coaches, we have a professional directory that can help you find one- chadd.org/professional-dire... or you can contact ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) adhdcoaches.org/

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Hopefully these resources are helpful, if there's anything else you need, please let me know.

Best Regards,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD

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[STEM_Dad]

I worked in IT Support at a public university for 10 years. So, I can shed some light from an insider's perspective.

TL;DR- It's the student who is responsible for their education and their relationship with the college. Colleges have dedicated admissions specialists to help all students, including those with ADHD or other special needs.

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Colleges and universities will have dedicated admissions specialists.

(In my former role, I supported the students and the admissions specialists alike...but I basically supported everyone at the university who needed tech help. I just have clear recollection of helping with newly admitted students.)

I'm fairly certain that ADHD will be a regular enough factor among college students that you should be able to bring it up directly...or rather, the student can.

*Also look into Disability Student Services and other student support available at the college. From my perspective (as a parent, former student, and former university employee), it's never too soon in the enrollment process to discuss this. Your child needs a college that will meet their particular my needs.

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Certainly, a professional ADHD coach, advocate, or advisor could be immensely helpful with the process. Their experience and expertise might be hugely beneficial. But they will not likely have any direct influence on the college, unless they somehow have a professional working arrangement already in place with that specific college.

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SPECIAL NOTE, based on my experience and training:

Colleges have a legal obligation to the students, not the parents of the students. Except for specific instances, in which the parent had power-of-attorney (e.g. if their student has a developmental disability), the university employees were obligated to ignore requests coming directly from the parent, and only give credence to the requests of the student.

[In the USA, this is governed my FERPA and other education law.]

...My advice to you is to empower your children to be their own advocates. You can inform and advise them. But let them take ownership of their educational journey (as much of a struggle as that might be).

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Feel free to @ me in reply, or even to PM me, if you have any specific questions you'd like to ask.