After the Diagnosis

Non-medication Interventions

Behavioral therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you to develop a more mindful and structured approach to thinking and behaving. This can be done individually or with a group.^{4, 5}

Psychoeducation conveys education to you and your family members to help you understand ADHD and also to help you participate in managing ADHD symptoms. This approach can include working with an ADHD coach who is specially trained to help adults (and teens and children) with ADHD better manage their lives and achieve their goals.

• A good coach can help you to develop planning and management skills, healthier self-esteem and relationships, clearer judgment, and self-motivation.⁸
• Your healthcare provider might recommend a coach, or you can search the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) List of Professional ADHD Coaches. The ACO screens coaches on their list to make sure they have the proper training.⁸

College and work accommodations can be developed for individual situations.

• Accommodations for students may include extra time for testing, permission to record lectures, written instructions from professors, and help with scheduling to maintain a reasonable course load.⁹