High School Student Coaching
ADHD coaching that meets students where they are, and helps them grow from there.
High school demands more independence, planning, organization, self-advocacy, and follow-through.
For students with ADHD, knowing what to do doesn't always translate into being able to do it.
A student may understand the assignment but can't start it.
They may care about their grades but repeatedly miss deadlines.
They may know they need to study but have no idea how to make themselves begin.
They may be bright, capable, and creative, and still feel like school is constantly reminding them of what they're not doing.
That's where coaching can help.
We don't just teach students how to be “better students.”
We help them understand how their brain works and how to work with it.
The goal isn't to make students dependent on a coach.
The goal is to help them become their own coach.
Through the RISE Method, students learn to:
RECOGNIZE- Understand their strengths, challenges, patterns, triggers, and ADHD characteristics.
IDENTIFY- Figure out what's actually getting in the way of success.
STRENGTHEN - Develop practical skills and strategies for planning, organization, time, focus, motivation, emotional regulation, and follow-through.
EMPOWER- Build self-advocacy, problem-solving, confidence, and increasing independence.
ADHD Understanding & Self Awareness
Get a better understanding of ADHD and how it shows up for you.
Executive Function Skills
Build the skills needed to manage responsibilities, stay organized, follow through , and navigate every day demands with greater confidence,
How We Help
Organization
Create Systems for managing schoolwork, materials, digital files, backpacks, and the many moving pieces of a student life.
Study Skills
Discover study methods that work with an ADHD brain, including how to study more effectively without simply spending more time.
Motivation
Understand what helps creates momentum and learn strategies moving forward when motivation is low or a task feels difficult to begin.
Communicating with Teachers
Practice how to ask questions, explain challenges, request clarification, and communicate effectively with teachers and other adults.
Problem Solving
Learn how to approach challenges step-by-step, identify what isn’t working, and find practical solutions instead of getting stuck.
Time Management
Develop realistic ways to estimate time, manage deadlines, use schedules, and avoid the “I thought I had more time” cycle.
Planning & Prioritizing
Learn how to break bigger goals into manageable steps, decide what matters most, and create plans that are actually doable.
Focus & Distractions
Learn how to identify what interrupts attention and build practical strategies and environments that make focusing easier.
Goal Setting
Set realistic and achievable academic goals that keep you motivated and on track.
Perfectionism & Overwhelm
Learn how to recognize when high expectations become a barrier and develop strategies for moving forward without needing everything to be perfect.
Decision Making
Develop strategies for slowing down, considering options, weighing consequences, and making thoughtful decisions.
Building Independence
Gradually shift from relying on others to developing the skills, confidence, and systems needed to manage responsibilities more independently.
Self-Advocacy
Build the confidence and skills to identify what support is needed, communicate those needs, and take an active role in creating success.
Managing Accommodations
Learn how to understand, use, and take increasing ownership of school accommodations and supports.
Preparing for College or Work
Build the practical skills needed for the next chapter, from managing responsibilities and schedules to communicating needs and navigating new environments.
Focus & Concentration
Develop techniques to stay on task, reduce distractions, and improve productivity.
Task Initiation
Learn strategies for getting started when a task feels boring, overwhelming, unclear or difficult, even when you know it needs to get done.
Working Memory
Develop strategies for remembering instructions, keeping track of information, and reducing the mental load of having to remember everything.
Emotional Regulation
Build awareness and practical tools for managing frustration, stress, disappointment, and strong emotions that can interfere with learning and follow-through.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If your child is ready to develop the skills needed to thrive in high school and beyond, we’re here to help. Schedule a free discovery session with us today to learn more about how ADHD coaching can make a difference.