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1Florida State University, 1114 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32306-4453, USA. fprevatt@fsu.edu.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|October 27, 2016
Summary
ADHD coaching, a CBT-based intervention, helps college students develop coping skills for ADHD impairments. This review examines coaching
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Education
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can negatively impact college students' academic performance.
- College students with ADHD represent a vulnerable group requiring targeted interventions.
- ADHD coaching has emerged as a popular psychosocial intervention derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe ADHD coaching for college students.
- To differentiate ADHD coaching from standard CBT treatments.
- To review empirical evidence on the effectiveness of ADHD coaching in this population.
Main Methods:
- The paper outlines the principles and practices of ADHD coaching.
- It contrasts coaching methodologies with traditional CBT approaches.
- A review of empirical studies investigating coaching's efficacy for college students with ADHD is presented.
Main Results:
- ADHD coaching utilizes CBT principles to enhance skills in planning, time management, organization, and problem-solving.
- The review synthesizes findings from studies evaluating ADHD coaching's effectiveness.
- Specific coaching considerations and procedures are detailed.
Conclusions:
- ADHD coaching offers a specialized psychosocial intervention for college students.
- Evidence supports the utility of ADHD coaching in addressing ADHD-related challenges in higher education.
- Further research and application of coaching strategies can benefit students with ADHD.
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