ADHD coaching for students ages 8–25
School asks students to start, plan, remember, switch gears, manage frustration, and keep going. Some kids get it on paper but still hit a wall when it’s time to actually do the thing.
I work with students on the gap between knowing and doing. We look at what’s up this week, spot the snag, and pick one small thing they’re actually willing to try.
When homework turns into a group effort
You check the portal every night. Remind them about the same assignment. Ask if the teacher replied. Try to help without just doing it yourself.
They miss work. Lose track of time. Backpack jammed with loose papers. Sometimes a project’s assigned that’s so big they freeze at the starting line. One bad grade or missed deadline can sink the whole day.
Older students? The mess just shifts. Now it’s college classes, work shifts, appointments, daily life. Fewer people around to spot what falls through the cracks.
Coaching gives them a place to figure out what’s getting in the way and to try a different approach.
What we can work on
Coaching follows the student’s real life. What we work on depends on what’s currently happening:
getting started on work they’ve been avoiding
planning assignments and breaking long projects into smaller actions
keeping track of deadlines, materials, appointments, and responsibilities
estimating how long something will take and planning around the time available
asking for help and communicating needs
testing study, organization, and accountability tools
recovering after a missed deadline, rough grade, or derailed week
understanding motivation, overwhelm, and emotional reactions
building routines and life skills the student can keep using
How coaching works
Students meet with me 2 or 4 times a month via Zoom. Each session is 45 minutes.
We start with what’s happening now. Maybe it’s a pile of missing assignments. Maybe there’s a test next week. Maybe the morning routine keeps falling apart. Or a plan worked for 3 days and then vanished.
We talk through the problem, try tools that fit, and end with a 1% action. It’s small enough to try before the next session and clear enough that we’ll know if it happened.
Between sessions, students can reach me Monday through Friday for accountability or help tweaking the plan. I check messages during weekday business hours. We also create a backup step they can use if they get stuck when I’m offline.
Next, we check what happened. If a tool works, we keep it. If not, we change or drop it.
Your student gets a say.
Their goals, strengths, interests, and experience set the direction. I want to hear what feels hard for them. What’s worked before. What they wish adults got.
Some students aren’t sure about coaching at first. That’s fine. The discovery call is a chance to see if they’re open to trying something different.
How parents are involved
If your kid is under 18, I send a quick recap after every session. What they did, their next tiny step, and where you can help.
We sort out the details up front: who gets the recap and how, what’s fair game to share. If your kid is 18 or older, they call the shots on updates.
You’ll know what your kid owns, what I handle, and where you fit in.
I’ve got two neurodivergent kids myself. One has an IEP. I’ve sat in those school meetings, trying to figure out what will actually help your kid get through the week.
Hello! I’m Rebecca.
I’m a 3C Activation-certified ADHD coach. I work with adults and students ages 8 to 25. I have ADHD myself and am a parent to a neurodivergent child with an IEP. I know what it’s like to be in your shoes.
I use what I’ve learned as both a parent and a coach. School demands, missing assignments, and figuring out when to step in or step back can all feel overwhelming.
Your student gets a partner who understands. I make sure everyone knows what the student is responsible for, what I handle, and where parents can help. We create a plan that works for your student and keeps you informed.
Let’s help your student make progress. I’ll provide support, and you’ll see what’s working.
Evaluations and school communication
If your student has an evaluation or an accommodation plan, send it over. I’ll look it over before we start. I use what’s there in our coaching.
I can talk with a school professional when it helps the coaching plan and the right authorization is in place.
Coaching scope
Student coaching is about setting goals, building routines, picking up real skills, making choices, noticing what works, owning your actions, and speaking up for yourself.
I don’t do therapy, diagnosis, crisis care, meds, or legal stuff. If a student needs more than coaching, I’ll point the family to someone who can help.
Pricing and terms
$500
4 sessions per month
$300
2 sessions per month
Both monthly plans include:
individual sessions via Zoom for 45 minutes
between-session messaging during weekday business hours
brief post-session recaps for minors
relevant evaluation review and parent or school coordination within the agreed scope
First payment is due before the first session. Coaching starts with one full month and goes month to month after that.
Give 24 hours’ notice if you need to move a session. I use humane flexibility for illness, school or family emergencies, and real life. Missed sessions can be made up within reason and when there’s space. Sessions don’t roll over month to month.
Questions parents and students often have
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I work with students ages 8–25. The work shifts as the student gets older, takes on more, and gets more independent.
If you’re an adult looking for life coaching or business consulting, please visit my main page.
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We pick a current problem, figure out where the student is stuck, and work on a plan they can actually use. Each session ends with one small action to try before we meet again.
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Parents of minors get a brief recap after every session. We set the details during onboarding, including who gets updates and what we can share. Students 18 and older choose whether parents get updates.
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Yes, when school communication would support the coaching plan and the appropriate authorization is in place.
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Tutoring is about subject content. Therapy is mental health care.
Coaching is about the student’s goals, executive function, accountability, and the practical work of following through.
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They can start with the discovery call and get a feel for me. Coaching works best when the student is willing to show up and try small changes, even if they’re skeptical at first.
See if coaching fits
The free 30-minute discovery call gives us time to talk about what’s happening, what your student wants help with, and whether coaching is a fit.
A parent can book the call. Students and young adults can book for themselves too.
Looking for coaching for yourself? I also work with adults with ADHD. Learn about adult ADHD coaching