The main goal of coaching parents of teens and college students with ADHD is to act as a resource for information on testing, accommodations, and strategies.
Parent coaching may include ADHD education, advocacy, and understanding of their rights under the law.
Consulting with parents prepares them with day-to-day tools to better support their children, and reduce conflicts caused by ADHD symptoms.
What does coaching look like for parents?
Navigating
Helping you confidently navigate the process, requirements, and ramifications as an advocate for your child.
Accommodations
Providing guidance on the range of academic services and resources available to support students with ADHD.
Resources
Recommending available educational resources, answering questions, and referring qualified professionals for your child’s success.
IEP or 504 Plans
Consulting on the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans tailored to meet your child’s specific needs.
Communication
Facilitating effective communication between stakeholders: parents, teachers, child study team, and physicians.
Knowing Your Rights
Informing parents about their rights and entitlements under the law when it comes to securing the right classification and accommadations.
How it works
Parents partnering with Caryn can expect thorough understanding about their unique situation. When necessary, Caryn serves as a liaison between parents and school personnel, therapists, and physicians.
Caryn shares her expertise with honesty and empathy, guiding families through the peaks and valleys associated with their child’s ADHD symptoms.
- Meet as needed to consult on testing, accommodations, and case management with schools and other professionals.
- Sessions are virtual or by phone. Options include mini-sessions, single sessions, or multiple sessions. Contact Caryn for details.
- Parent coaching may take place in conjunction with student coaching, or on its own.
Session format
Sessions will vary.
When is coaching necessary?
- When parents feel that ADHD interventions would alleviate conflict, confusion, and concern with their child’s ADHD symptoms.
- When parents need tools and strategies for managing their child’s challenges in and out of the home.
- When parents would greatly benefit from executive function education and the guidance of a professional.
Symptoms that benefit from coaching
- Avoidance
- Outbursts
- At-risk behaviors
- Rigidity
- Sensitivity
- Confrontations