American Coaching Association

2141 Birch Drive
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
USA Phone: 610-825-8572
Fax: 610-825-4505
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Testimonials

Norma Svedosh, Ph.D.

“The American Coaching Association AD/HD Comprehensive Coach Training Program is extraordinary. Sue Sussman is a dynamic, inspiring, creative and energetic master coach who has been extremely generous in sharing, teaching and mentoring our class. She has designed a rigorous training program of five 3-day workshops which has provided us with a solid knowledge base and a wide array of coaching skills, in a format that was exciting, challenging, stimulating and fun. I would strongly recommend this training program to anyone serious about becoming an AD/HD coach.”

Margaret Williams, JD

“When I first read the newspaper article on AD/HD coaching, I knew it was something I wanted to do. I wanted to stay in a profession where I could make a difference, and I also needed a business that could support me financially. But I wasn't prepared for what happened to me! Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to be enriched, empowered and encouraged! Because of ACA my life has changed. Sue, our trainer, friend and staunch supporter, has a rigorous yet even-paced, fun, informative course that also allows input from us students. I'm a brand new person since taking the course, having come away with a true appreciation of the transformation my clients want to make. I've also made new friends. American Coaching Association and Sue, I can never thank you enough!“

What is ACA and How Can it Help?

The American Coaching Association was founded with the goal of making individualized coaching available to everyone who desires it. ACA's mission is to: link people who want coaching with people who do coaching; acquaint the general public with the concept of coaching; provide coaches with training, supervision, and a professional community.

What Is Coaching?

Coaching. Everyone knows what it is. We see coaches on the football field, the tennis court, in every sport. There are voice coaches, dance coaches, and coaches in almost every kind of specialized endeavor. But what about coaching for the daily challenge of life itself? The Professional and Personal Coaches Association defines coaching as an ongoing relationship which focuses on clients taking action toward the realization of their visions, goals or desires. Put simply, coaches help people to meet the challenges and opportunities life presents.

As An ADD Coach You...

Help people to plan and set goals
Help people to become organized, learn time management skills, learn how to prioritize
Assist people in developing and maintaining focus and concentration
Help people to create and maintain their own medication titration log
Provide structure, support and encouragement
Maintain a safe space to work on social skills
Facilitate the handling of ADD issues in the workplace.

Who Can Be a Coach?

There is currently no special schooling or licensure required to become an ADD coach. ADD coaches are diverse, with varied educational and professional backgrounds. They have knowledge about ADD and specialized skills in helping the ADD individual. Coaches are committed to improving the lives of people with ADD.

How Does Coaching Help Individuals With ADD?

For the person with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), a partnership with a coach can help by refocusing the client's energy, turning failure and frustration in the direction of accomplishment, fulfillment, and self-esteem. Specifically, individuals with ADD benefit from coaching which emphasizes four basic areas:

Structure
Skills
Support
Strategies

ADD coaches help individuals to set goals, accept limitations and acknowledge strengths, develop social skills, and create strategies that enable them to be more effective in managing their day-to-day lives. They do this by establishing a pattern of frequent communication with clients to make sure they are focused and working steadily toward their goals.

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