Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity (ADHD) affects a child’s school life, but also their family and daily life: impulsivity, procrastination, fluctuating motivation, low self-esteem, etc. Often feeling powerless, parents can quickly become overwhelmed by the situation. Fortunately, targeted coaching can help them better understand their child and develop effective, practical management strategies to address their behaviour.

ADHD comorbidities

ADHD is rarely an isolated disorder: it is generally associated with several other psychological or physical conditions. In fact, this comorbidity is often diagnosed before ADHD itself, as with language disorders that are usually identified around age 6-7, when it’s still too early to diagnose ADHD.

According to the TDAH France website, common comorbidities include:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (42%)
  • High Intellectual Potential (40%)
  • Oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder (30 to 50%)
  • Learning disorders (25 to 40%)
  • Anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders (30%)
  • Depression and mood disorders (20 to 37%)
  • Sleep disorders (30%)

Quickly exhausted and overwhelmed, parents of children with ADHD feel misunderstood and judged by those around them, whether socially, within the family, or professionally, which inevitably affects their self-confidence.

Coaching, a breath of fresh air for parents

Parental coaching offers a confidential and safe space to talk about the challenges they face every day. With the help of a professional, parents benefit from:

  • A better understanding of their child’s ADHD (cause, symptoms and effects on daily life);
  • A strategy for discipline and managing difficult behaviour, such as impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention;
  • Improved parenting skills, particularly in communication, listening, conflict resolution and stress management;
  • An improved parent-child relationship, strengthening trust and emotional bonds;
  • Emotional support, through an empathetic understanding of the situation.

Thanks to coaching, parents become true partners to their child, so that the child stops being wary and finally starts viewing this support positively. Calmer and more at ease, the family atmosphere improves, leaving more room for recognition and independence. With the parents now equipped with tools and resources, the child with ADHD can improve their emotional, relational and social skills, and gradually overcome their difficulties.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with an ADHD coach on the Ora Visio platform: share your availability for a one-hour session and quickly benefit from support to help you get to know your child’s behaviour better.