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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, there are coaches who work with kids on job searches if you have the $.  This could be good executive function training for your kid.[/quote]

Genuine question: what is the difference between hiring a coach to work with your child vs. you as the parent try to help guide and support them? I have excellent executive function and if my child does not, what would be wrong with my working to advise and guide my child just as a coach would?[/quote]

Ideally, in my opinion an executive function coach would work with the child with ADHD to find strategies and motivations that work specifically for them. Maybe you can do this and, with research, successfully provide such guidance yourself.

Sometimes a parent’s approach might be “Here’s how I do it successfully and if you follow my advice it will work for you too,” which may not be the case. This can result in a frustration and resentment from both parties, along with shame and embarrassment for your child.

My child with ADHD is neurodivergent and I am not. I have excellent executive function skills (use multiple apps, lists, etc.) but am neurotypical. My strategies and approaches don’t work for her. Thus she has a coach.

Fit is very important, though.[/quote]

We’ve found working with an EF coach helps to separate mom and coach. My son is more receptive if it comes from the coach versus JUST mom. My husband and I have been able to step back some and let the coach do the coaching. It’s made a big difference. His time management is much better too![/quote]

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