The middle-school and high-school years are exciting times of growth and transitions, filled with increased independence, decision-making, career choices, and relationships.

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However, managing schoolwork and extracurricular activities can be especially challenging for students with ADHD, leading to low self-confidence, frustration and discouragement. Common difficulties include:

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• Staying focused in class and on assignments

• Procrastination and leaving tasks until the last minute

• Forgetting due dates and misplacing assignments

• Underestimating the time needed to complete tasks

• Struggling to prioritize and plan long-term assignments

• Completing and submitting assignments on time

• Difficulty adjusting to transitions, like a new school year or environment

• Neglecting self-care, such as poor sleep, nutrition, and exercise

• Hesitance to seek help or advocate for oneself

• Low motivation or confidence to improve current habits

• Feeling stressed and overwhelmed

To address these issues, academic coaching focuses on four key areas: self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-management, and self-care.​​​​​​