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Unlocking Potential: The ADHD Coaching Access Fund

Everyone deserves the tools to thrive.

 

But for many adults and teens with ADHD, financial barriers block access to the help they need.

 

The ADHD Coaching Access Fund was created to close that gap—providing fully funded ADHD coaching to people who are ready to make a change, but can’t afford the support.

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Why It Matters: The Cost of Untreated ADHD

ADHD isn’t just about distraction—it affects how people live, work, and connect.

 

  • A 2020 study found that adults with ADHD experience greater impairment across daily functioning, including motivation, time management, and emotional control, compared to adults with other psychiatric conditions (Holst & Thorell, 2020).

 

  • Adults with ADHD are dramatically underrepresented in full-time employment—only 22% reported ordinary work as their main income source, compared to 72% of the general population (Gjervan et al., 2011).

 

  • ADHD symptoms are strongly linked to financial stress, poor relationship satisfaction, and work instability even in middle-aged adults who were never formally diagnosed (Das et al., 2012).

 

These studies confirm what we see in coaching every day: ADHD affects every part of life, but with support, things can change.

The Power of Coaching for ADHD

While medication can help manage symptoms, ADHD coaching gives can provide the tools to build lasting change.

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A 2010 randomized controlled trial found that coaching significantly improved executive functioning, time management, and well-being in college students with ADHD (Parker et al., 2011).

 

Follow-up studies confirm that coaching supports emotional regulation, increases self-confidence, and helps clients follow through on goals (Prevatt & Levrini, 2015).

 

Coaching is collaborative, strengths-based, and action-oriented, making it ideal for people with ADHD who are ready to build systems that work for their brains.

Our Mission

Coaching can be the turning point between chronic overwhelm and real self-leadership. But too many people still go without support—especially low-income adults and teens, parents juggling multiple roles, and late-diagnosed professionals stuck in shame and burnout.

 

We’re raising $30,000 every 6 months to provide 10 free coaching sessions to 25 people per cycle—giving them the structure, skills, and support to take action and build self-trust.

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How You Can Help

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Give: All donation sizes are welcome.

  • $120 = 1 coaching session

  • $600 = 5 sessions

  • $1,200 = Full coaching journey for 1 person

  • $3,600 = Sponsors 3 full journeys

 

Share: Spread the word on social media or refer someone to apply.

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Donor Updates

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We believe in transparency and celebration. Each quarter, donors receive:

  • A brief impact report with anonymized stories and quotes

  • Invitations to meet some of the recipients via online events

  • A thank-you mention (if desired) on our Donor Wall

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Join the Trailblazer Circle: Be the Spark That Ignites Change

Your support doesn’t just fund coaching—it creates momentum, clarity, and possibility for someone stuck too long without the tools they need. By joining the Trailblazer Circle, you empower ADHD-identified individuals to reclaim their agency, build sustainable strategies, and unlock their unique strengths.

 

Every gift fuels transformation:

  • $120 provides 1 coaching session

  • $600 provides 5 sessions

  • $1,200 = Full coaching journey for 1 person

  • $3,600 = Sponsors 3 full journeys

  • Monthly gifts sustain long-term impact and make planning possible

 

As a donor, you'll receive quarterly updates showing exactly who you’ve helped, how coaching changes lives, and the ripple effect your support creates.

 

You’re not just donating—you’re creating futures. Ready to be part of something that changes lives from the inside out?

 

Join us. Together, we’re building a world where ADHD is not a barrier, but a launchpad.

ADHD in Numbers for Adults

4.4%

Diagnosed U.S. Adults

Approximately 4.4% of U.S. adults have ADHD, yet fewer than 20% of those affected are formally diagnosed and treated (Kessler et al., 2006).

60%

Employment Issues

Research shows that up to 60% of adults with ADHD have chronic difficulties with maintaining employment, career advancement, or consistent work performance (Biederman et al., 2006).

80%

Executive Function Challenges

Over 80% of adults with ADHD report ongoing challenges in executive function areas like time management, organization, prioritization, emotional regulation, and task initiation (Kessler et al., 2006).

30–50%

Improvement with Coaching

Studies show that adults who participate in ADHD coaching experience an average 30% to 50% improvement in executive function performance, time management, and work productivity (Prevatt & Levrini, 2015).

References:​

  • Barkley, R. A., & Fischer, M. (2019). Hyperactive children grown up: ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

  • Biederman, J., Faraone, S. V., Spencer, T., Mick, E., Monuteaux, M. C., & Aleardi, M. (2006). Functional impairments in adults with self-reports of diagnosed ADHD: A controlled study of 1001 adults in the community. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 67(4), 524–540. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.v67n0403

  • Biederman J, Petty CR, Dolan C, et al. The long-term longitudinal course of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder in ADHD boys: findings from a controlled 10-year prospective longitudinal follow-up study. Psychological Medicine. 2008;38(7):1027-1036. doi:10.1017/S0033291707002668

  • Das, D., Cherbuin, N., Butterworth, P., Anstey, K. J., & Easteal, S. (2012). A population-based study of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms and associated impairment in middle-aged adults. PLOS ONE, 7(2), e31500. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0031500

  • Doshi, J. A., Hodgkins, P., Kahle, J., Sikirica, V., Cangelosi, M. J., Setyawan, J., ... & Neumann, P. J. (2012). Economic impact of childhood and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(10), 990–1002.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2012.07.008

  • Gjervan, B., Torgersen, T., Nordahl, H. M., & Rasmussen, K. (2012). Functional impairment and occupational outcome in adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16(7), 544–552. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054711413074psicothema.com+3ResearchGate+3SpringerLink+3

  • Hinshaw, S. P., Owens, E. B., Zalecki, C., Huggins, S. P., Montenegro-Nevado, A. J., Schrodek, E., & Arnold, L. E. (2012). Prospective follow-up of girls with ADHD into early adulthood: Continuing impairment includes elevated risk for suicide attempts and self-injury. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(6), 1041. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0029451

  • Holst, Y., & Thorell, L. B. (2020). Functional impairments among adults with ADHD: A comparison with adults with other psychiatric disorders and links to executive deficits. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 27(3), 243–255. https://doi.org/10.1080/23279095.2018.1532429

  • Kessler, R. C., Adler, L., Barkley, R., Biederman, J., Conners, C. K., Demler, O., ... & Zaslavsky, A. M. (2006). The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States: Results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. American Journal of Psychiatry, 163(4), 716–723. https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.2006.163.4.716

  • Parker, D. R., Hoffman, S. F., Sawilowsky, S., & Rolands, L. (2011). Self-control in postsecondary settings: Students’ perspectives on strengths and needs. Journal of Attention Disorders, 15(1), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054709347560

  • Prevatt, F., & Levrini, A. (2015). ADHD coaching: A guide for mental health professionals. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14557-000

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