ADHD Support for Children | Coaching, Therapy & Tutoring

ADHD can affect attention, organization, emotional regulation, school routines, friendships and family life in different ways. Positive Kids helps families choose practical supports that fit their child’s needs, strengths and goals.

Our multidisciplinary services may include executive functioning coaching, tutoring, individual counselling, parenting support, social skills programs and psychoeducational assessment. Support is individualized; an intake conversation can help you identify an appropriate starting point.

Choose an ADHD support service

Executive functioning coaching

Children and teens can develop practical skills for planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory and follow-through. Coaches help young people practise strategies they can use at school and at home.

ADHD support and tutoring

Individualized tutoring can combine academic support with routines for focus, organization and completing assignments. The goal is to build useful learning habits while supporting the child’s confidence and independence.

Child therapy and individual counselling

Counselling may help when ADHD-related challenges are connected with anxiety, strong emotions, low self-esteem, frustration, behaviour, grief or family changes. Children can work toward understanding their emotions and developing coping and communication skills.

Parenting coaching and classes

Parents can learn strategies for routines, communication, boundaries, collaborative problem-solving and responding to challenging moments. Parenting support can be used on its own or alongside a child’s other services.

Social skills groups

Group support gives children and teens opportunities to practise listening, turn-taking, self-monitoring, flexible thinking, problem-solving and friendship skills in a supportive setting.

Psychoeducational assessment

When an assessment is appropriate, it can help clarify a child’s learning profile, strengths and areas requiring support. Ask our intake team about availability, clinician credentials and whether an assessment is suitable for your concerns.

Concerns families may want help with

Attention, distractibility and completing tasks
Organization, time management and school routines
Homework, studying and academic confidence
Impulsivity, excessive talking and self-monitoring
Strong emotions, frustration and emotional regulation
Friendships, social cues and communication
Parent-child conflict and difficult daily transitions
Anxiety, low self-esteem or school avoidance

A child does not need to experience every concern on this list. Families can begin by discussing the challenges that are having the greatest effect on school, friendships or home life.

How support works

Start with an intake conversation. Tell us about your child, the concerns you are seeing and the kind of support you are considering.
Identify an appropriate service. We can explain available options and help you understand which service may fit your goals.
Set practical goals. The child, family and clinician or coach work toward clear, age-appropriate goals.
Review and adjust. Strategies can be refined as the child’s needs, school demands and family circumstances change.

ADHD resources for parents

These educational articles can help you explore common questions. They provide general information and do not replace individualized healthcare advice, assessment or treatment.

Our team and service locations

Positive Kids works with children, teens and families through a multidisciplinary team. Visit our team page to learn more, and ask the intake team to confirm a professional’s credentials, experience and connection to the service you need.

Services may be available in person in Mississauga and through virtual appointments, depending on the program and clinician. Availability, fees and insurance coverage vary. Please contact Positive Kids for current details.

Frequently asked questions

Does Positive Kids diagnose ADHD?

Some families are looking for skills-based support, while others need an assessment. An intake conversation can clarify what Positive Kids currently offers and whether a psychoeducational assessment or another qualified healthcare provider is the appropriate next step.

Can my child receive more than one kind of support?

Depending on need and availability, services can complement one another. For example, a child may use executive functioning coaching for organization while parents receive coaching for routines and communication.

Are virtual appointments available?

Virtual availability depends on the service, the child’s age, clinical appropriateness and the professional providing care. Contact the intake team for current options.

Do you accept insurance?

Coverage depends on your benefits plan and the credentials of the professional providing the service. Ask your insurer what documentation and professional designation it requires, and confirm details with Positive Kids before booking.

Find the right starting point

If ADHD-related challenges are affecting learning, routines, emotions, friendships or family life, we can help you explore appropriate support. Contact Positive Kids for an intake conversation.

This page provides general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace assessment, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Positive Kids does not promise specific outcomes.

ADHD Support for Children and Families