The transition from high school to university or college is hard
You want to help, you’re just not sure how
In high school, you had an idea of what was going on. You could meet the teacher, review report cards a couple times a year, and got an attendance call if your kid was skipping class.
Post-secondary doesn’t work that way.
There are no progress reports. No one is contacting you if your child is missing classes and assignments. Maybe you helped to get them set up with accommodations, but are they actually using them?
You’re watching everything from the outside hoping that it’s going well.
You want them to become independent, but you also don’t want them to fail and drop out.
As a certified ADHD coach, I help college and university students find strategies that work specifically for them when it comes to managing school and the chaos of student life. This allows you to give your young adult the space they need, while having the peace of mind knowing they’re getting support.
Here are a few things we can work on together:
How ADHD Coaching Supports Success and Independence
Using Accommodations
Getting accommodations in place is one thing. But actually using them when you need them is a whole other issue. This is an area students consistently fall through the cracks, because it’s completely on students to take initiative. When you deal with executive dysfunction, that’s a big ask!
Task Initiation
Starting is more often than not the hardest part. In post-secondary, being able to initiate tasks on your own is very important.
Planning and Prioritizing
We’re juggling several classes, upcoming assignments, tests, readings… it’s a lot to manage all at once.
Self Advocacy
Understanding what they can ask for, when to ask for help, and how to communicate with professors, advisors and accessibility services.
And more!
I don’t follow a program or plan. I meet every student right where they’re at, and support them with what they need in the moment. This makes it very flexible to work on whatever will be most helpful for them in the session.
The goal is to help students understand their brain and equip them with the tools they need to thrive beyond coaching.
Grab the free ADHD student survival guide, and share it with your student!
One very important thing is that your young adults needs to (at the very least) be open to ADHD coaching. Introducing the idea by sharing this guide is the perfect way to start a conversation!
What is the next step?
It’s a free discovery call! This is a super casual chat (not a sales pitch or anything like that). It’s a chance to talk about the student’s unique situation and what working together would look like. We can also go over any questions or concerns you may have.
I’m happy to meet with the parents, student or everyone together. Whatever works for you!