Transitioning to College
Coaching Information for Parents
The transition to college is exciting—but it can also be stressful, especially for students with ADHD.
In college, students are expected to manage their own schedules, keep up with assignments, respond to emails, advocate for themselves, and balance academic and social responsibilities. For many students with ADHD, these skills don’t come naturally and can quickly become overwhelming. ADHD coaching provides practical support to help students build the skills needed to succeed in college and become more independent.
ADHD Coaching Helps Students
- Break down overwhelming assignments into manageable steps
- Improve time management, planning, and organization
- Stay on top of deadlines, emails, and responsibilities
- Reduce procrastination and follow through on tasks
- Develop ADHD-friendly systems that work in real life
- Build confidence, self-awareness, and independence
What Success Looks Like
Successful college students with ADHD aren’t necessarily smarter or more motivated than their peers. They simply learn how to work with their ADHD rather than against it.
Over time, successful students tend to:
- Understand their ADHD strengths and challenges
- Ask for help when they need it
- Use systems and tools consistently
- Follow through on responsibilities
- Build routines that support success
- Stay connected to people, activities, and goals that matter to them
Together, we create a practical plan focused on the skills most important for your student’s success.
Common coaching goals include:
- Improving time management and organization
- Reducing procrastination
- Staying on top of assignments and deadlines
- Building better study habits
- Developing self-advocacy skills
- Increasing confidence and independence
- Creating realistic routines and structure
- Managing stress and overwhelm
How Coaching Works
Free Consultation
Parents can schedule a free consultation to discuss their student’s needs, ask questions, and determine whether coaching is a good fit.
Coaching Sessions
Students meet weekly throughout the semester to work on organization, time management, planning, follow-through, and other ADHD-related challenges.Areas of Focus:
Areas We Commonly Work On:
Time Management and Organization
- Tracking assignments, tests, and deadlines
- Weekly planning and scheduling
- Breaking large projects into manageable steps
- Creating realistic study plans
- Reducing procrastination
Study Skills
- Note-taking strategies
- Reading and information retention
- Test preparation
- Writing and project planning
- Improving focus and concentration
College Success Skills Areas that influence focus and attention
- Self-advocacy
- Communication with professors
- Using accommodations effectively
- Building routines and accountability
- Managing stress and workload
ADHD Fundamentals
- Sleep habits
- Exercise and physical activity
- Stress management
- Healthy boundaries
- Medication and treatment support
Coaching includes:
- Initial intake and planning session
- Semester calendar creation
- Weekly coaching meetings
- Text and email reminders
- Parent check-ins when appropriate
- Ongoing support throughout the semester
Coaching Fees & Payment Options
Option 1:
Semester Payment – Parents can make a one-time payment per semester at a discounted rate. Total payment is based on the frequency of weekly sessions. Students typically meet 1 to 2 times per week and may have the option of making up missed sessions.
Session Frequency
(1) session per week
(2) sessions per week
Semester Payment
$ 1055
$2110
2026 Fall Semester
Due by September 1
Due by September 1
2027 Spring Semester
Due by Jan 15
Due by Jan 15
Session Frequency
(1) session per week
(2) sessions per week
Semester Payment
$ 1055
$2110
2026 Fall Semester
Due by September 1
Due by September 1
2027 Spring Semester
Due by Jan 15
Due by Jan 15
Option 2:
Monthly Payment – Parents can make (3) monthly payments per semester. The total monthly payment is based on the frequency of weekly sessions. Students typically meet 1 to 2 times per week and may have the option of making up missed sessions if available.
Session Frequency
(1) session per week
(2) sessions per week
Monthly Payment
$ 382
$764
2025 Fall Semester
Due by September 1
Due by September 1
2026 Spring Semester
Due by Jan 15
Due by Jan 15
