IAAC coaches are personal and professional coaches specializing in serving clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD*). Coaches working with AD/HD clients have additional demands. Therefore, IAAC coaches must agree to the requirements stated in the IAAC Core Competencies and Code of Ethical Conduct below in addition to agreeing to the Standards of Ethical Conduct required by their life coaching certifying organization, i.e. ICF, IAC, CTI, CoachU.

Part One: The IAAC Philosophy of Coaching

The IAAC believes in a philosophy that encourages the client to grow knowledge and self awareness and to self direct toward maximizing strengths to create personal success and life wellness. The IAAC believes that each client is unique and has the ability to actualize their potential.
The Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching also acknowledges AD/HD as a factor that impacts and influences the AD/HD coaching process.

Part Two: The IAAC Definition of AD/HD Coaching

AD/HD coaching is a designed partnership that combines coaching skills and knowledge of the neurobiological condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. AD/HD coaches assist the client to develop, internalize and integrate his/her own tools, education and self-knowledge to direct and manage life and work challenges. Coaches collaboratively explore strengths, talents, tools and new learning to increase self-awareness and personal empowerment. Coach and client design strategies and actions and monitor progress by creating accountability in line with goals and aspirations.

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