How Can I Help/FAQ
Does ADHD or poor Behaviour affect your life or someone you know?
Can you relate to:-
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Negative behaviour
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Poor self-contol
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Easily frustrated
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Low self-esteem
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Poor social habits/friendship skills
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Lack of routines
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Dread going out with your child
If you can, then I would like to help you/your family develop strategies and understanding to enable you to cope with day-to-day life.
What is Behaviour Coaching?
- Non-judgemental guidance, support and encouragement
- A supportive partnership between yourself/coach based on honesty, trust and respect
- Building awareness, self-esteem
- A programme developed to meet you specific needs
- Understanding how ADHD and related disorders impact on behaviour
- Discovering skills/strategies to help overcome difficulties
How is this Achieved?
Sessions are held on a weekly basis at my office in Bedford. If it is difficult for you to attend due to location or time commitment then coaching can be achieved over the telephone or email use. All coaching sessions include telephone support between appointments so if a problem arises hopefully we can deal with it immediately.
- A programme tailored to suit your specific needs and difficulties
- Actively setting and achieving agreed realistic steps towards your desired goals and behaviour and motivation
- Discovering skills/strategies to compensate for individual difficulties and behaviour patterns
- Allowing you to take responsibility for actions and achievements
- Constructive support and feedback
Sessions can cover the following subjects:-
- Routines - implementing routines to provide structure and guidance
- Language - how instructions are giving
- Reward/Sanctions - how to use these successfully
- Temper Outbursts - how to recognise early warning signs
- School - strategies and advice you can share with your child's school
Disorders covered by coaching include:-
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) and A.D.D
- Aspergers Syndrome (AS)
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Dyspraxia
- Learning Difficulties/Underachievement
Other Areas Coaching Can Help With:-
- Parenting Skills
- Motivation and Time Management
- Self-esteem and Confidence
- Behaviour Management
- Social and Communication Skills
- Improved Family Relationships
Schooling
Children should enjoy school but it can be a miserable experience for a child with ADHD/ASD. Their impulsive behaviour and disorganisation causes endless problems for them and their teachers. Many struggle with learning and this in turn leads to frustration and low self-esteem.
I can help you and your child with the simple strategies the you can share with your child's school to gain a more positive scholastic future.