What are the benefits of an ADHD Coach?
ADHD can affect people of all ages. In fact, most adults with ADHD are undiagnosed. Symptoms present differently from person to person and can change over time. An individual can seek the help they need by partnering with an ADHD coach.
What is an ADHD coach? It’s a coach trained explicitly through the ADHD lens. A trained coach can pick up on areas where ADHD is impacting a client’s life. The goal is to talk through those situations and find ways that lead them into a more forward-focused mindset. It involves learning how their brain works and utilizing their strengths and interests to succeed in life.
What can an ADHD coach help support? A coach can be a person who understands what you are going through. It can include coming up with strategies for completing homework in a timely manner, not rushing through work, controlling impulsive behaviors, making friends, getting started on boring tasks, organizing, remembering to turn in assignments, completing paperwork at work, time management, etc... As an adult, it can include all these plus learning ways to support an ADHD child, and following through on adult tasks such as laundry and making dinner. Discovering ways to balance work and home life is a huge part of the coaching process.
What commitment is typical for coaching? It has been said that 80% of the coaching happens between sessions. Follow-through is key. 6 months is a good estimate in which a client should see progress. This can vary based on the individual. Six months may seem like a long time but think of it as an investment in yourself and your family. The benefits gained from coaching may include failing to pass in school, improved job performance/security, and better family life.
How do I find a qualified ADHD coach? Ask around and if there are no leads, begin a Google search. I admit, there are not many around. Once you find one, be sure and ask about their training and background. Many coaches are former educators, counselors, and speech pathologists that bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Final Thoughts- There are coaches out there for things like business, health, life, etc… Many have stated that it is common for a client to get “stuck” and most of the time the coach has a suspicion that ADHD is involved and they just do not know how to help them anymore. That is where ADHD-specific coaching can help.
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