What is ADHD?

It is important to remember that ADHD is a neurological disorder. ADHD affects children, teenagers, and adults. Symptoms do start to visually disappear in males at an early age, but with women, they tend to visually appear, more so in the form of depression and anxiety, and later on in life. 

There are three categories of ADHD. Some can be inattentive, others can be hyperactive with impulsivity, and some can have a combination of inattentiveness and hyperactivity.  The ability to organize and implement tasks, follow daily schedules and routines, prioritize and manage tasks in a timely manner, and regulate internal and external stressors to maintain consistent emotional responses may be difficult for people with ADHD.

Before discussing solutions, it is helpful to have a clear understanding of 

ADHD. ADHD is not about being "lazy" or "unfocused.'  It's a neurodevelopment different in how the brain manages attention, impulse control, planning, memory, and emotional regulation.  Common symptoms can include trouble starting tasks, inconsistent focus (especially on boring or overwhelming work), trouble finishing or organizing work, forgetfulness, restlessness or the need to move and intense emotional reactions.  ADHD can affect school, work, relationships, and daily life - but with the right structure, tools, and support, people with ADHD are fully capable of performing at a high level, or the level that they wish to perform at, in their desired capacity.  (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292721). 

We have strong partnership with mental health professional networks that work with our coaches and our clients in treatments to ensure mental health is the top priority. 

Many adults with ADHD are also at higher risk of having mood disorders with depression and bipolar disorder being commonly diagnosed (Katzman, M. A., Bilkey, T. S., Chokka, P. R., Fallu, A., & Klassen, L. J. 2017) .

Our coaches will help facilitate connections with fitness professionals, nutritionists and dieticians, mental health professionals, and athletic coaches in helping develop a networking plan, and feedback on treatments and approaches. 

Executive Function are a set of skills that help you get things done.  Studies at preclinical and clinical levels support that executive function is altered in ADHD (Karama et al. 2008; MacDonald et al. 2009; Meneses et al. 2011; Yang et al. 2012;

Wilson 2000). This is because dopamine, what we need to do just about anything, is commonly found altered in ADHD pathology. Our coaches will help you enhance your Executive Functioning Skills to ensure success in your career, in your educational journeys, and in your overall decision-making skills in life. 

Emotional dysregulation/impulsivity is a  core feature of ADHD linked to the impulsivity dimension of the disorder (Barkley, 2015). Difficulties regulating your emotions is a major contributing factor found in people with ADHD. Our coaches will help to regulate internal and external sensory stimulation. This includes stress management techniques and skills to decrease restlessness and hyperactivity, and anger management with the help of mental health therapists. 

ADHD can greatly impact education. There is clear evidence that ADHD

symptoms interfere with or reduce the quality of social, academic,

or occupational functioning (Custodio, et.al 2023). Our services range from assisting teenaged and college students with managing ADHD symptoms with treatments, assisting parents with implementing strategies for the home and school for younger children. Behavioral intervention plans, time management skills, emotional regulation, and other progress monitoring are also implemented to assist with ADHD and educational pathways.