ADHD is predominantly diagnosed during childhood and can persist into adolescence and adulthood. It is characterized by a continuous and combined pattern of inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive behavior. Roughly half of all people with ADHD also have symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, learning disabilities, or another related condition.
There are three types of ADHD: -ADHD predominantly hyperactive and impulsive -ADHD predominantly inattentive, without hyperactivity (often referred to as ADD) -ADHD combined type (hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive)
*Symptoms are different in each person, ranging from mild to severe, leading to variability in skills and maturity levels.
An occupational therapist is a healthcare professional who uses their knowledge of science to help people across the lifespan do meaningful things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.
Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.
Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective. The focus is on adapting the environment and task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. It is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science.
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In many ways, an ADHD Coach is like a coach in a sporting event. They are there to support the day to day plays of the game of life. However, the ADHD Coach specializes in supporting persons with ADHD, and ADHD-like symptoms navigate the game of life despite challenges caused by their ADHD symptoms. An ADHD coach provides on-going support, encouragement, and motivation but through the ADHD lens. A Coach is not a therapist, tutor, but a partner to help individuals reach their full potential to achieve their goals.
A therapist may want to work with you to look back into past experiences to seek answers and resolve problems. This can be very beneficial work as part of the ADHD journey. However, coaching is different and operates from a strength-based perspective in which the client is in the lead; you are the expert of you. We will focus on where you are now and work collaboratively to move you forward.
As your coach, I will seldom give advice or recommend a specific course of action. Instead, through focused listening, careful questioning, and practiced observation, I’ll offer alternative viewpoints and approaches. I will also encourage and support you as you design and implement your solutions
Coaching can assist with helping clients understand the effects of ADHD and how it can show up in daily functioning. Through education and reflection, Coaching can also help clients learn to appreciate their unique brain wiring. Coaching can assist with clarifying client driven goals while creating an ADHD friendly roadmap for success. Coaching is a collaborative process that encourages self-awareness through guided discovery. This collaboration also helps with identifying client strengths in building systems and strategies tailored to each client's individual need. Sometimes our family or friendship support system is enough to get us through, and sometimes it is not. When additional support is needed, a coach can be hired.
Parent coaching is for parents who have children with ADHD or ADHD like symptoms.
Often, ADHD children may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, and ill-equipped to manage what is expected of them. When children don't seem to be working toward their potential or are acting defiantly, it is difficult to know how to react in a supportive manner.
This can be a very lonely and perplexing journey for parents. ADHD experts have recommended Parent Training as a crucial component in the treatment of children with ADHD. Education, combined with the support and guidance of a trained professional, can make a huge difference in improving parenting confidence and effectiveness.
Why you may need an ADHD Parent Coach?
-You want to reduce the chaos and frustration in your life
-You want to experience success with your child
-You want to support your children in their quest for success
-You want your child to increase their independence
Session Delivery: Virtual- Phone, Skype/ Zoom, or mutual location
*Please be advised, locations should not be distracting and always command your undivided attention
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Occupational therapists use their background knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, neurology, psychology, environment, and activity analysis combined with the client's strengths to formulate a client-centered treatment plan that addresses daily challenges at home, school, and work.
An occupational therapist can help educate clients and families on symptom management, teach skills needed to address time management, self-regulation, sensory processing, organization, and other challenging behaviors or processes that interfere with one's ability to carry out daily functional tasks.
An occupational therapist also addresses life skills (medication management, paying bills, social skills, household management, etc.) that may be impacted by ADHD.
