How Can I Find a Good ADHD Coach for My Grandson?
One-on-one coaching can be an invaluable tool for helping children with ADHD learn practical solutions to their unique challenges. Here’s how to locate the right professional for your child.
Q: “My grandson has ADHD and is intellectually gifted. I’m looking for guidance on how to find the right organizational or life-skills coach to help him learn how to focus and complete school assignments.” —ADHDGrandmom
Hi ADHDGrandmom:
I am thrilled to be answering this question! I work all day long with students and see first-hand the benefits that an academic/life coach can have in helping students feel more empowered and in control. The right coach can teach a student the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
Here are a few wonderful resources for you to explore so you can find the right fit for your grandson:
Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Coaching & Training
I received my coach training with Jodi, who is a pioneer in the field of student coaching. Her site also includes a find-a-coach directory.
[Free Resource: The Professionals that Treat ADHD]
This organization’s vision is to give every student — specifically non-traditional learners with executive functioning challenges — a coach, so they can realize their full potential.
Have you checked out ADDitude magazine’s directory? Their listings for coaches and other ADHD professionals are easy to use.