Too Young for an ADHD Coach?
Q:
"My 14-year-old daughter needs lots of one-on-one help to stay organized. Is it ever appropriate to hire a coach for a teenager?" 
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Sandy Maynard
A:
Many coaches do work with teens, but not every coach will come to your home and help them go through closets and set up study areas. If your daughter needs "hands-on" assistance, consider hiring a professional organizer (you'll find a nationwide directory at Napo.net and more in the ADDitude Directory). Make sure the organizer you hire is patient and non-judgmental—ideally, this would be someone who specializes in ADD. Once your daughter's organizational system is in place, it might help to have a coach check in with her once a week to make sure she is using the system effectively.
A pioneer in the field of coaching people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Ms. Maynard was instrumental in the development of The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association's Coaching Guidelines and a founding board member for the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching (IAAC). She is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and utilizes a holistic health and wellness approach with her clients. Ms. Maynard lives in Washington, DC where she operates Catalytic Coaching. Sandy lectures internationally and is a regular contributor to ADDitude magazine.
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