Coaches in Action
We want to pay tribute to the ADDCA Coaches who are making great contributions to the ADHD coaching profession and for the outstanding work they are doing to educate and empower others.
ADHD Brain Activation and Situational Variability

How to Deal with Situational Variability (13390)

Originally published in Attention Magazine
Coach Directory | Coaches in Action

By Vidya Guhan, MS, CCC-SLP, ACCG, MCAC, PCC

YOU HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL at your job for years, but struggle with it now because you are working from home. You can plan and execute all the elements of a large project, but have difficulty planning a trip. Your child can design and code the most elaborate computer games, and yet has trouble completing simple math assignments. These inconsistencies in performance are one of the most confusing aspects of having ADHD. David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways, sums it up with, “I have an easier time planning a twenty-aircraft fleet than I do paying the light bill.”



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Build Back Your Child’s Social Skills in 7 Steps

Build Back Your Child’s Social Skills in 7 Steps (7619)

by Caroline Maguire as seen in ADDitude Magazine
ADDCA In The News | ADHD Education | Coaches in Action

“Lack of practice, lagging maturity, fewer social models, and weak executive functions mean that children with ADHD are struggling. Now is the time to provide extra support to build back emotional skills. The good news is that, like any other skill, these skills can be taught and improved.”



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Coach, Neil Swanson Discusses His ADHD Challenges with AARP (3303)

As Seen in AARP
Coaches in Action

AARP interviewed ADDCA-trained coach Neil Swanson, MDiv, PACG, CACP, PCC on living with ADHD and his journey to help others to discover their strengths.



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ADHD Children

TEDx Talk by Mom of ADHD Children (1539)

Coaches in Action

ADDCA graduate Angela Velasco, AAC recently presented at a TEDx event where she spoke about being the mom of 2 ADHD children. 



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Why Will No One Play with Me?  A Must Read Book! (3290)

Coaches in Action

Caroline Maguire, PCC, ACCG, M.Ed., Director of the ADDCA’s Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching for Families course, has released this number one Amazon new release  book, Why Will No One Play with Me? The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive. 

This book gives parents a tangible, easy-to-follow guide for helping kids develop the executive function and social skills they need to thrive. It is a must read!  Find out More!



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Caroline Maguire, ADDCA Director of Fundamentals of ADHD in Families

Caroline Maguire Interviewed on KTLA TV (1025)

Coaches in Action

Caroline Maguire, ADDCA Director of Fundamentals of ADHD in Families, was interviewed on KTLA TV. 



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Alex Hey

Coach, Alex Hey, PCAC, Founder of Reset ADHD (4521)

Coaches in Action

Certified Coach, Alex Hey, AACC, PCAC, founder of Reset ADHD discusses his journey to become an ADHD Coach. You will be awed as you listen to his beautifully-written & emotionally charged poem entitled, "I’m Still Here".



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Neil & Linda Swanson-ADHD

Neil and Linda Swanson share their story (1830)

Coaches in Action

Here’s a great article about ADDCA graduates Neil (PACG) and Linda Swanson and how they dealt with ADHD, and what they’re doing in the community.

by Katie Fuster / originally published in the May edition of Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine



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ADHD Juggling Tips to Manage work and home

10 Ways To Manage Adult ADHD—From People Who Are Living With It (3285)

By Lauren Cahn, Reader’s Digest
ADHD Education | Coaches in Action

ADDCA coaches Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, Cary Colleran, AAC Mindy Schwartz, AAC Keith Griffin, AAC were recently featured in a Reader's Digest online article.



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Michele Oekling

Tulane’s Academic Success Center Team Wins Tulane University Award (1483)

ADHD Education | Coaches in Action

The Academic Success Center team at Tulane University, led by ADDCA graduate Michele Oelking, AAC, was recently awarded the President's Staff Excellence Award.



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