Introduction
ADHD often shows up most clearly in education — whether it’s a child struggling with homework, a student at university juggling deadlines, or an adult returning to study. Difficulties with focus, memory, planning, and organisation can create extra stress, even when intelligence and ability are high. Coaching in this area provides the tools and encouragement needed to make learning not only possible but enjoyable.
This hub explores key areas of ADHD support in education, including:
- School-aged children coaching (homework, routines)
- College & university students (study skills, deadlines, independence)
- Academic success coaching (reading, writing, note-taking)
- Test & exam preparation
- Supporting neurodivergent learners with co-occurring conditions
Each of these has its own dedicated page where you’ll find more detail about what coaching looks like in that context.
How Coaching Can Help
Coaching bridges the gap between potential and performance by tailoring strategies to the way ADHD brains learn best. Instead of one-size-fits-all study advice, we co-create approaches that fit the individual’s strengths, challenges, and environment.
Coaching may include:
- Structuring homework or revision into manageable, energising chunks.
- Building reliable systems for deadlines, timetables, and prioritisation.
- Developing active learning methods — mind maps, summarising, self-testing — that suit ADHD learning styles.
- Practising tools for managing stress and exam nerves.
- Supporting parents, teachers, and families in understanding ADHD learning needs.
- Integrating strategies for co-occurring conditions such as dyslexia or dyspraxia.
Possible Outcomes
With the right support, learning becomes less of a struggle and more of a pathway to growth. Coaching outcomes may include:
- Improved study habits and greater independence in learning.
- More confidence in tackling homework, assignments, and exams.
- Reduced family conflict around schoolwork and routines.
- Practical systems for managing deadlines and balancing workload.
- A stronger sense of self-belief and resilience in academic settings.
- Better preparation for transitions — whether moving to secondary school, university, or professional training.
