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31 10, 2022

ADHD Interventions: How ADHD Or Executive Function Coaching Can Fit In

By Diane Sottile PhD|2022-10-27T19:35:28+00:00October 31st, 2022|

When parents decide that they need to seek help for their child who has ADHD or executive function challenges, they have a lot of decisions to make. Where do parents get help? Who do they ask? What help does their child need? The choices are varied, so the process can add even more stress to an already difficult situation. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Individuals with ADHD have an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with daily life. ADHD may also result in difficulties with executive functions - the mental processes used for planning and execution. There are three types [...]

1 08, 2022

How ADHD Coaching Can Lead to College Success

By Diane Sottile PhD|2022-08-01T13:19:19+00:00August 1st, 2022|

In a few short weeks, students will be heading off to college. College can present a significant challenge for students who have ADHD, executive function challenges, or other organization issues. Students may struggle with… Organizing coursework Prioritizing tasks Managing their time Staying focused Avoiding procrastination It is very important for college students to address these issues from the moment they arrive on campus. Students often underestimate the speed at which things can go awry when ADHD and executive function challenges get in the way. ADHD coaching can help students get on the path to success. When an [...]

25 07, 2022

Helping Your Child Find the Positive in the Negative: A Strengths-Based Approach to ADHD and Executive Function Coaching

By Diane Sottile PhD|2022-07-07T19:55:28+00:00July 25th, 2022|

“What are your strengths?” As adults, we have all probably answered this question when interviewing for a job or other position. While this might be a straightforward question for us as adults to answer, it might be more difficult to provide an answer about our child’s strengths. If it’s difficult for us as adults to talk about our child’s strengths, it will probably be even more difficult for our children to talk about themselves and their strengths. This may be particularly difficult for children with ADHD or challenges with executive functioning. If identifying your child’s [...]

18 01, 2020

ADHD Coaching: How Long Does It Take?

By Diane Sottile PhD|2020-02-25T02:36:00+00:00January 18th, 2020|

When parents decide that they need to seek the help of an ADHD coach for their child, one of the first questions they ask me is, “How long will this take?”. As much as I would like to give them a straightforward answer, I cannot. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Individuals with ADHD have an on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with daily life. ADHD may also result in difficulties with executive functions (the mental processes used for planning and execution). There are three types of ADHD: inattentive (often referred to as ADD); hyperactive-impulsive; and combined inattentive & hyperactive-impulsive. ADHD has [...]

2 11, 2015

3 Signs Your High School Student Needs an ADHD Coach

By Diane Sottile PhD|2020-02-25T02:56:00+00:00November 2nd, 2015|

I am often asked, “How do I know if my high schooler needs an ADHD coach?” The short answer is – if you are at the point where you are asking if your child needs an ADHD coach, then you have answered your own question – YES!”. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Individuals with ADHD have an on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with daily life. ADHD may also result in difficulties with executive functions (the cognitive processes used for planning and execution). There are three types of ADHD: inattentive (often referred to as ADD); hyperactive-impulsive; and combined inattentive & hyperactive-impulsive.[1] [...]