Footnotes
[1] Regarding Laurie Dupar and her iACTcenter Associate Coach, I’ll write another post.
[2] The PAAC is available at https://paaccoaches.org.
The credential requirements are available at https://paaccoaches.org/become-a-certified-coach/.
[3] The ICF is available at https://coachingfederation.org.
The ADHD Coach Training places that endorses can be found by using the EES (Education Search Service) at https://apps.coachingfederation.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=ESS
[4] IAC is available at https://www.iactcenter.com.
The programs it offers are at https://www.iactcenter.com/coach-training/. Please note that what you’ll see as discounts have been there for two years.🤦🏻♀️
[5] The CCE is available at https://www.cce-global.org/.
The ADHD Coach Training places that endorses are at https://www.cce-global.org/credentialing/bcc/training. Please note there are a couple of “Universities” which are private; they are not related with the governmental schema.
[6] Recommended Books by PAAC are available at https://paaccoaches.org/resources-recommended-books/
References
[I] ACO. “History”. URL: https://www.adhdcoaches.org/history [Retrieved: Jan, 2021]
[ii] ACO’s Website. URL: https://www.adhdcoaches.org. [Retrieved: Jan, 2021]
[iii] Kubik J A. Efficacy of ADHD Coaching for Adults With ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders. 2010;13(5):442-453. doi:10.1177/1087054708329960
Thank you so much for writing this, Laly, really helped crystalise a few thoughts in my mind too. Given our natural penchant for learning and researching, it makes total sense to do our own ‘coach training’ Love it. Thank you.
Sarah, I’m so glad it helped you!
Thank you so much for taking a moment to give me your opinion on this.
I have more posts scheduled, as I mentioned in the newsletter 😉
Have a great day!
Thanks so much you just saved me “thousands of dollars and mortgaging my house” haha. Top work, love your style, will be coming back for more.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 well I’m glad I helped protecting your wallet!
And “Top work”? Woman! You really know how to boost one’s dopamine (Thank you so much, seriously)
Welcome to the blog!
Ive been procrastinating for months about doing the ADDCA certification. Heres one time when my ADHD has prevented me from making a huge mistake. Im in Australia and no-one knows who they are here anyway. We are only just starting to recognise ADHD coaching at all! Im going to take your advice and move forward on my own. But I’ll definitely be following you here. Thanks so much.
No one knows them? 😂😂😂
Welcome Diana!
I’m glad this post helped you! (and congrats on mastering your brain to wait and seek patiently for the right choice 😉)
I am developing something very cool for those who want to take this road on their own.
You’ll love it!
So, it makes me very happy you’ve already decided to join the blog
xo
(and of course, you’re welcome 💞♾)
Hey Laly,
I just stumbled upon your blog by accident (you know how it goes..), and damn you got my attention. I just got diagnosed with ADHD (aged 32) and while obviously I’m shaken to my very core, I also feel a very strong drive to get involved, to do something.
You mention here in the comments you’re ‘developing something very cool for those who want to take this road on their own’. Can you elaborate?
Meanwhile I’ll probably read your entire blog in one sitting, feels like I’ve come to the right place 🙂
Tim, welcome!
Gosh, you made me weep (happy tears 🤗)
The diagnosis as an adult, yeah… You’ll probably feel you’re in a roller coaster for a while
Here’s what I felt (ICYMI) “How Having ADHD Saved Me From a Lifetime of Traumas
To answer to your question: I am developing courses, in our own neurodiverse way; meaning, they are not courses “per se”, and they are going to be affordable
I was hoping to launch them this month; I am doing my best (you know how it goes 😂)
I’ve got two more blogs: one about pop music, the other one about web development;
so to switch to neuroscience in the middle of the morning … “not easy”
Tim,
I cannot thank you enough for your kind words.
You boosted my dopamine, and this is one of those days when I really needed it.
Thank you, and once again, welcome!!!
PS: Regarding wanting to get involved, find me on LinkedIn. We can chat over there if you want
Thank you for sharing. I am a therapist with ADHD looking to become a “coach,” but I could not justify paying for a certification after obtaining my masters to become a therapist. I am taking your advice and doing my own research on the brain vs ADHD brain, the struggles and strategies and will go from there. So far Peg Dawson and Russell Barkley have given me a lot of what you suggested.
Hello Kim, welcome!
And thank you for taking the time to leave your opinion.
With a masters… c’mon! Of course those private certificates won’t matter!
This is exactly why I wrote this series of posts.
You said it all, and I guess I did too.
I need to read Dawson… I like Barkley a lot; his books have tons of sources to continue studying, and he writes and explains everything so well…
I hope you stick around!
Best of luck with your new journey!
xo, Laly
Another sleepless night here and I’m up googling about ADHD coach programs…one I found is interesting but you have to pay for the program (which isn’t as involved as ADDCA or iACT, etc.)
but then you pay money every year to renew the license to use the materials for this company. What happens when they decide to pursue another path -you have paid money for training and yearly for the use of their materials?
I have to say that I have called around and personally talked to several of the big outfits out there that provide the ICF “approved” programs and it almost felt like I was talking to a robot. This happened even in an area that was not for ADHD -every single person had their talking points and could not seem to get off of the track of what they talk about.
For me the bigger concern lies with ICF and how they are recommending places -as well as the fact that at any moment, regulation could occur and none of these programs could be valid.
Passionate about serving in a capacity to help those with ADHD but it is a real challenge trying to find the right answer.
A lot of time and money is involved and a ton of risk…there are master degree programs that you can take classes for less.
Kelly,
I see you’ve done your own research!👏🏻
There’s a lot of time, money and risk involved in pursuing a coaching on ADHD career, indeed.
That is why I wrote this series, which started with my nightmare at ADDCA.
Thank you so much for your comment!
It contributes a lot to the conversation.
Great article. I now know the path I need to take to be a great adhd coach
Thank you, Alice!
I’m glad you found it useful.
All the best in your new journey!
Hi Laly, this is a great article, thank you for writing this!
May I ask what are the top 3 books you’d recommend on ADHD for who wants start the journey to work as ADHD coach?
Thanks!!!
Paolo
Thank you, Paolo! And you’re welcome.
I would recommend you just one book: “Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment”, by Russell A. Barkley.
Why just one? For three reasons:
1) You’ll learn all the science and history of ADHD;
2) The way Barkley writes and explains, makes it very easy to understand even the science;
3) The plenty of resources you’ll find at the end of each chapter! (the references he used) The first chapter, for instance, has probably over 350 books and papers.
With that book, you have a place to start and a path to follow. A good one.
All the best!
Thank you so much for this blog post, Laly! You compiled a ton of info. It’s a huge help!!
You’re welcome!
I’m so glad it helped you.
And “yes”, it is a lot of info. When I began, I didn’t know where to start. It is such a mess. Hence: this article! LOL
All the best in your new journey!
Thank you so much for this blog post! I am in the UK researching adhd coach training and ended up looking at American training – it’s ridibulously expensive, and I completely agree with you about the description you’ve given here about how to instead become an adhd professional.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your opinion 😁
And “yes, too expensive.” I believe I said it all in the article, so I won’t ramble here 🙃.
All the best in your new journey!
Thank you so much, Laly! I was just searching for information about ADHD coach certification and the programs seemed like such a scam to not only the students but for potential clients as well. So glad I stumbled upon your site.. your words immediately felt genuine. Next stop.. PAAC! 😄
Hey Jennifer, welcome!
And, well, if there’s one thing I cannot do (and sometimes I wish I could) is lying LOL.
Thank you for trusting in me (and in your guts!)
All the best in your new journey 💫