Craig Peckham MD

A True Guide To ADHD Coaching for Kids and Adults Craig Peckham MD

ADHD coaching is a relatively new field that has become more prominent in recent years. Coaching is an intervention that complements medication and other non-pharmacologic alternatives. As a specialty within the broader field of coaching, ADHD coaching is a practical intervention that specifically targets the core impairments of ADHD such as planning, time management, goal setting, organization and problem solving. Although predominately used for college students and adults, some coaching programs have also been offered for adolescents with ADHD. Coaching programs for children and adolescents may need to focus on working simultaneously or exclusively with parents so they can better understand and help their child cope with ADHD. This information, however, will focus on coaching for college students and adults.