Elevate ADHD Coaching
Embracing Neurodiversity. Unlocking Potential.
Online Coaching for Students and Professionals with ADHD, ASD and EF Challenges
Elevate Your Potential
Elevate ADHD Coaching facilitates online academic and life coaching for children, teens, and adults with ADHD, Autism, or other executive functioning challenges.
Elevate Coaching embraces neurodiversity and was founded on the premise that neurodiversity is a mix of cognitive styles, social skills, and behavioural repertoires typical in human brains.
Neurodiverse people are not dysfunctional, incapable, or flawed in any way. They have different skill sets and ways of thinking, which can make them an asset to the workplace or school.
Elevate Coaching has got you covered whether you're looking for a way to help your child succeed at school, take control of your own life, or seek other extra support.
Fill out the inquiry form to know if coaching fits you or your child with ADHD.
What is coaching?
Coaching is a partnership between the coach and the client. ADHD/EF coaching is a structured intervention designed to assist individuals with executive functioning challenges. Coaching combines the knowledge of ADHD and its neurobiology with life coaching skills to assist clients in goal-setting, discovering strengths, developing social skills, and acknowledging limitations to create strategies to reach autonomy in their daily lives.
Why Coaching?
Coaching Builds a Better You!
Studies indicate that coaching supports improved ADHD symptoms and executive functioning (Ahmann, 2017). There is empirical evidence that proves why folks with ADHD who underwent EF coaching reported increased overall well-being and feeling positive (Kubik, 2009). You can read more about the findings here.
Did you know that specific areas in the brain are responsible for controlling attention and focus?
These critical areas in the brain are called ‘executive functions’ that impact our success, including — time management, organization skills, managing emotions, goal-setting, problem-solving, self-monitoring, working memory, attention skills, planning and executing tasks, social skills, and more.
Individuals with ADHD and executive functioning challenges often have difficulty managing tasks and balancing priorities at school, the workplace, or life in general.
The good news, however, is that it is possible to rewire those networks in the brain for a positive outcome.
Effective ADHD and EF Coaching addresses and targets all the above executive functioning impairments.
Living with the challenges of ADHD or EF deficits and other learning disabilities is not a lack of intelligence or a character flaw. It’s a neurobiological condition.
This is the foremost thing I address during our coaching sessions.
Let’s talk more! Click here to book a free 15-minute consultation.
“Studies indicate that coaching supports improved ADHD symptoms and executive functioning.”
Coaching Programs
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Student Academic Coaching
Academic coaching helps students succeed at school and improves other areas in life, such as social skills, career decisions, mindset, self-confidence, self-worth, etc.
For students with executive functioning challenges, such as ADHD, Autism, or other learning disabilities, academic coaching helps identify and address the underlying causes of their struggles rather than just treating the symptoms outwardly.
If you’re a parent seeking help for your child’s success at school, academic coaching is the right choice.
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ADHD Coaching for Adults
If you’re an adult struggling to navigate life with autism or looking for ways to manage your ADHD, executive function coaching is an excellent option. EF coaching alongside medication or other intervention strategies like psychotherapy can help you with:
Managing time and attention to tasks
Getting started on tasks
Setting goals and taking action
Becoming organized
Improving areas in your life that are important to you — relationships, career, parenting, etc.
Click below to learn more about ADHD coaching for adults.
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Parent Coaching for EF Skills
Are you struggling to keep up with your child's executive functioning skills?
Get the support you need with my Parent Coaching to improve your child’s EF skills. During our one-on-one sessions, I help you, the parent identify the skills you will need to implement with your child to build on their strengths. You can get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child is getting the best possible care. I provide personalized guidance and support to help you:
Understand your child’s EF needs
Create an EF-friendly home environment, and
Develop strategies for helping them succeed both at home and in school.
FAQs
How exactly does a coach help?
A coach assists in setting and achieving goals, improving personal organization, and developing effective strategies for managing symptoms of ADHD. Coaches work collaboratively with clients to identify areas of challenge, create action plans, and provide ongoing support and accountability to help clients reach their full potential. Through a combination of education, skill-building, and motivation, ADHD coaching aims to empower individuals with ADHD to navigate daily tasks more efficiently, enhance productivity, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and self-confidence.
When does ADHD coaching not work?
Coaching may not be effective when the individual is not willing to participate actively in the process, lacks commitment to change, or has unrealistic expectations about the outcomes. In addition, if there is a poor fit between the coach and the client or if the client is not open to feedback or personal reflection, coaching may not yield the desired results.
How do I know if coaching is working?
Notice the subtle and big changes within your child. Are they discussing coaching sessions with you? Do they mention how confident they feel after each session? These gradual shifts in self-awareness can be powerful indicators of progress. On a more substantial level, you might observe improvements in academic performance, such as receiving better grades at school. Pay attention to both the small, everyday victories and the larger, more tangible milestones as your child continues to grow through coaching sessions.
What is the minimum commitment to see the results from coaching?
There is no minimum time frame. Every individual is different, has different needs, and works at a different pace. Some take as long as four years, and some take as little as three months. Effective results take time.
Why does coaching take place without the interference of a parent?
Coaching takes place without a parent's interference, and the issues discussed during coaching sessions are to be kept confidential between the individual and the coach. Coaching is, therefore, an opportunity for growth and change in the young person and the parent. The important fundamental of coaching is accountability. Accountability from the young person ensures that he or she will take responsibility and follow through with the plan and action items designed and agreed upon by the coach and the individual during the coaching process.
As a parent, what do I need to know before my child begins ADHD coaching?
Before your child begins ADHD coaching, here are some important things for you to know:
Understanding ADHD: Familiarize yourself with the basics of ADHD, including symptoms, common challenges, and how it can impact your child's daily life.
Goals and Expectations: Before beginning ADHD coaching, clarify with your coach what is important for your child to progress, whether improving academic performance, building organizational skills, or enhancing self-confidence. Sometimes, as a parent, it is easy to want more for your child, but that’s not always realistic because the child may not be ready to progress the way a parent wants. Discuss these goals with the coach to align expectations and understand realistic and unrealistic goals.
Collaboration with the Coach: Be prepared to collaborate with the ADHD coach to support your child's progress. Regular communication and feedback can contribute to the effectiveness of the coaching process.
Consistent Routine: Establish a consistent routine for your child that includes coaching sessions, homework assignments, and strategies learned during coaching. Consistency can help reinforce positive habits.
Patience and Understanding: Understand that progress may take time, and setbacks can occur. Patience and a supportive attitude can help your child navigate challenges more effectively versus expecting or pressuring them to progress at a faster pace.
Feedback and Adjustments: Provide feedback to the coach regarding your child's progress and be open to adjustments in the coaching approach if needed. Regularly reviewing and adapting strategies can optimize the coaching experience.
Encouragement and Recognition: Encourage your child throughout the coaching process and recognize their efforts and improvements. Positive reinforcement can boost motivation and self-esteem.
Self-Care: Remember to prioritize your own well-being and seek support if needed. Elevate ADHD Coaching provides parent coaching to navigate and manage stress levels, which can positively impact your ability to support your child effectively during ADHD coaching.
Meet Me, Your ADHD Coach!
Hello! My name is Ridhisha. I am an ICF-certified ADHD Coach living in Toronto, Canada. I facilitate online academic and life coaching for the neurodiverse community, including children, adolescents, teens, and adults with ADHD, Autism, or other executive functioning challenges.
My approach to coaching is a strengths-based holistic model of neuroscience, self-awareness, empathy, and empowerment. Click below to learn more about the services.
My Commitment as Your Coach
In my one-on-one online academic and life coaching sessions, as a coach, I am committed to leading your child or you through a collaborative process of setting goals and taking action toward the desired result. I’m committed to supporting and monitoring your progress or your child’s academic success to:
Work on the mindset
Co-create and customize weekly action plan
Provide tighter accountability through check-ins
Promote autonomy within life
The Process: Co-Creating Results
My Coaching Framework
Evidence-Based Strategies
My coaching practice embraces the ideals of:
Sir John Whitmore’s GROW model (goal, reality, options, and will)
Carol Dweck’s theory on the Growth Mindset
The ‘Co-Active Coaching Model’ — a philosophy and framework that forms a collaborative coach-client relationship for achieving the desired outcome
Dr. Kristin Neff’s ‘Theory on Self-Compassion’
Polyvagal theory (PVT)
In addition, I employ techniques that align with the International Coaching Federation’s Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
I use neuroscience and evidence-based cognitive techniques like neuroplasticity, growth mindset, metacognition, mindfulness, etc., to support and create a structure for your ADHD or EF needs. Instead of “fixing” your ADHD, together, we focus on “building” you through your personal strengths.
Not only do the strategies I share help you understand your brain from a science perspective, but they also, over time, improve your executive functioning skills as you learn how to best work under stressful environments.
What you will encounter in my coaching sessions is that I will engage with you one-on-one and spend time listening to your struggles, holding space to understand and empathize with you, and asking powerful open-ended questions to evoke awareness to help you see the “good” within yourself.
I teach my clients that by practising and employing a strengths-based approach in your life, you will no longer fit into the negative narratives or the limitations set by others or yourself.
Breaking past those limiting beliefs is the foundation of our coaching process.
In the first phase, we begin with a no-obligation consultation meeting to discuss whether coaching fits you. Bring any questions you have to our meeting for further clarity.
The second phase of coaching is we schedule the Intake Session — a comprehensive list of assessments that outline your goals, challenges, strengths, areas of improvement, and recommendations.
Third, we start our weekly one-on-one online coaching sessions, where we align your long-term goals with small achievable steps toward progress.
The final step is your commitment to taking action in between our sessions. This step is critical as it moves you toward the desired outcome.
Customized Plan
Coaching is never a one-size-fits-all. I offer a customized approach to suit your needs, no matter your goals. We will work collaboratively to create a plan that propels you or your child to build executive function skills and strengths in academics, work, and life. The bottom line is to help you find a blueprint to learn to solve problems and build confidence.
What you will experience as a result of your work with me is a life that is more:
Focused,
Balanced, and
Mindful
Click here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with me!
Elevate ADHD Coaching acknowledges that the Anishinaabe lands on which we live and work are the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, as well as many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day. As the closest First Nation community to Aurora, we recognize the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory. They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands, and as a coaching entity we join them in these responsibilities.We further acknowledge that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 as well as the Williams Treaties of 1923.