Yet, as a student with ADHD, it can be a difficult and discouraging time as you try to manage your school work and extracurricular activities. It is not uncommon for students to encounter these challenges: 

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• Staying focus in class and on homework

• Initiating work and procrastinating; leaving assignments to the last minute

• Forgetting due dates and assignments; misplacing and losing belongings

• Under-estimating time needed for an assignment

• Difficulty in prioritizing and planning multiple assignments and long term assignments; wasting time in non-essential activities

• Completing school assignments in a timely manner, and remembering to submit assignments

• Difficulty with transitions and changes - adjusting to new school or college, or new school year

• Neglecting self-care - poor sleep and eating habits; lack of exercise

• Lack self-advocacy to seek help and make positive changes

• Lack motivation or confidence to change current circumstances

• Frustration, feeling stressed and overwhelmed

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To address these challenges, four areas are explored in academic coaching sessions with students:

self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-management and self-care.