ADHD or neurodivergence coach

Coaches work on the day-to-day: getting out of the door in the morning, homework, planning, self-esteem. Many parents and young people find this helpful, and it is often quicker and cheaper to access than clinical services.

How you get to see one: you find and pay for one directly. There is no NHS referral referral When a professional passes your child on to a specialist team for assessment or treatment. A GP, school or health visitor can usually make one. Read the full definition of referral route.

Can they diagnose? No. A coach cannot diagnose anything and cannot prescribe.

The thing to know: unlike psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists, "coach" is not a title protected by law. The HCPC regulates named professions whose titles are protected and whose holders must be registered. Coaching is not one of them, so anyone can use the word. That does not make coaches bad, it means you have to check. Ask what qualification they hold, who awarded it, what training they have specifically in ADHD ADHD ADHD is a difference in the way a child's brain works. It affects how they pay attention, how much energy they have, and how easily they act on impulse. Read the full definition of ADHD or neurodivergence Neurodivergent Neurodivergent means a brain that works in its own way, not the way most people expect. Autistic people, and people with ADHD or dyslexia, are all neurodivergent. Read the full definition of Neurodivergent , whether they carry insurance, and who you complain to if something goes wrong.