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To put it in simple words, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition where the individual shows extreme impulsivity, has difficulty sustaining attention and is overly active, to an extent that he/she might find it difficult to sit at one place for more than a minute. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a recognized and persistent pattern and normally shows up during childhood. A child suffering from ADHD often feels friendless and rejected. In fact, it has been observed that most ADHD children have little or no reciprocated friendships. They may have learning disabilities, movement problems and language …show more content…
They might rely on medications for improving the child’s impulsivity and focus but end up struggling with his/her communication skills, focus, time-management, and organization skills. This is where life coaches come into the picture. According to Sandy Maynard, a famous and experienced ADHD coach, “ADHD Life Coaches helps clients to clarify where the problem lies, break down the problem into smaller goals, and achieve each goal at a time.”
In this article, we will have a look at what life coaching is all about and why it is a good option for addressing problems like ADHD. What is it that makes a life coach different from a therapist and why does life coaching ensure a better prognosis than other forms of treatment. But before that, let us have a quick look at the basic characteristics and symptoms of ADHD.
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This is a collaborative process and the main focus of the life coach at this stage is to build rapport, and boost the client’s confidence.
Skills Coaching - ADHD life coaching is a lot about developing client’s consciousness about his/her strengths, creating strategies to support and increase their competence, and help the child improve his/her deficits.
Academic Coaching - A major issue that ADHD sufferers face is academic failures, and this is one of the main priorities of any ADHD life coach. Improving academic skills by life coaching involves helping clients to recognize their uniqueness and intelligence, and pursue their passion in lives.
Why ADHD Coaching?
According to Dee Crane, an experienced ADHD consultant and coach, “ADHD coaches aren’t therapists, medical experts, or mentors. They help you achieve specific goals. If you only want to talk about how your parents didn’t understand you, a psychiatrist is a better