ADHD Coaching
In my recent article 504 Plans and IEPs: Helping Your Child Get the Support They Need, Jodi walked through the what – what these plans are, how they differ, and how to navigate the process as a parent. I want to build on that with something equally important: What schools are actually required to do when … Read more
A conversation with ADHD Parent Coach Academy graduate and author, Manal. One of the things I love most about training ADHD Parent Coaches is watching how each graduate brings their own creativity, insight, and lived experience into the work. Manal is a wonderful example of that. As both an ADHD coach and someone diagnosed later … Read more
A decade of reflection with Debbie Reber Ten years ago, conversations about neurodivergence sounded very different. In this reflective conversation with Debbie Reber, we look at what’s changed, what still feels hard for families (especially in schools), and why understanding has to keep evolving. I was recently a guest on Debbie Reber’s Tilt Parenting Podcast … Read more
How schools can uphold high expectations while better supporting students with ADHD and learning differences. I recently received a thoughtful message from an educator working at a private high school known for its rigorous academic standards. Like many teachers and learning specialists in competitive environments, they’re facing a real tension: how do we uphold high … Read more
Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Marcy Cooper: I recently sat down with Dr. Marcy Cooper, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, to talk about how she works with families managing ADHD—and what she wishes more people understood about psychiatric treatment. Below is an excerpt from our conversation. Cindy: Dr. Cooper, I’m so glad to share your insights with … Read more
Why ADHD Parent Coaching Works, and Why We Need More Trained Professionals Parents today are more informed than ever about ADHD. They’ve read books. They’ve followed experts. They’ve tried the charts, the consequences, the routines. They’ve been told to “be consistent,” “lower expectations,” or “just hold the line.” And still, so many families are struggling … Read more
Why Capable Students Get Stuck and How Support Changes the Story If you’ve ever watched your child freeze at the thought of writing a college essay – or crumble into tears before they even begin, you are not alone. The college application process is often described as a rite of passage. But for students with … Read more
Part 2 of the series “Understanding ADHD: Why Diagnosis Matters More Than You Think” This is Part 2 of my series on why an ADHD diagnosis matters. In Part 1, “Why an ADHD Diagnosis Isn’t a Label – It’s a Lens”, we explored how naming ADHD provides clarity and understanding rather than limiting children. Today, … Read more
Reflections and insights from the new edition of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD There’s a phrase I have carried with me for years – one that guides my work, my teaching, and now, more than ever, my role as a mother and grandmother: Parent the child you have. Not the child you … Read more
And Why the Children of the ’80s and ’90s Must Now Protect Those Rights for Their Own Children I’ve been attending the Annual International Conference on ADHD since 2008 (Co-sponsored by CHADD, ADDA, and ACO). Each year offers something meaningful, but this year in Kansas City felt…different. Urgent, inspiring, sobering, and in many ways deeply … Read more
Executive Function skills – like working memory, attention, processing speed, and flexible thinking – are measurable through formal evaluations. Naturally, when parents and educators see these scores, the question arises: Can these skills improve? The short answer is – it depends. Some areas show growth with targeted strategies and environmental supports, while others are more … Read more
by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP Founder, PTS Coaching, LLC Back in 2007, I had the good fortune of taking Jodi Sleeper-Triplett’s coach training. Like so many others who’ve learned from her, I came away with a deep respect for the power of coaching, especially for teens and young adults navigating ADHD and Executive Function … Read more
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