ADHD & Academic Coaching
for High School
&
University Students
Helping students with ADHD and other learning challenges
build the skills
to succeed in school and beyond.
Complimentary Consultation
If you are a student who feels capable but overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, or a parent watching your child struggle or avoid schoolwork despite real ability, you are not alone.
I support high school and university students with ADHD and learning challenges through executive functioning coaching, learning strategies, and the intentional use of assistive technology.
With over 30 years in education, I help students learn how to plan, study effectively, and follow through so stress decreases at home and confidence grows.
I work closely with families and, when needed, schools and clinics to turn assessments into practical action and strengthen the support around each student.
Academic and ADHD Support for Students and
the People Who Support Them
I am the author of How to Study with ADHD and Other Learning Challenges, a practical workbook created to help students become more engaged learners and get better grades. It grew out of years of hands-on work with high school and university students who needed clear, structured strategies that actually made school feel manageable.
“When students develop the right
skills, habits, and systems,
academic success follows.”
Andrea Zians
How I Support Parents and Students
My coaching focuses on the executive functioning and learning skills students need to succeed in school and beyond.
Together, we strengthen planning, organization, time management, reading and writing strategies, and follow through, applying these skills directly to current assignments and upcoming tests. Students learn how to start their work, manage their time, and complete what they begin, so grades improve and confidence grows.
As students become more capable and independent, these skills carry forward into future courses and life beyond the classroom.
About Andrea
M.A. (Special Education),
For over thirty years, I have worked in education supporting high school and university students who are capable but struggling because they were never taught the skills school expects. I have helped more than 20,000 students turn effort into real academic progress. I work primarily with students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and executive functioning challenges. I do this work because I have seen how quickly confidence erodes when students believe they are not capable, when in reality they need structured skills and practical strategies. I hold a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Toronto and have completed advanced graduate work in Educational Psychology. My work connects research directly to daily academic demands, managing workload, strengthening reading and writing, using time effectively, and following through. My focus is academic coaching, executive function development, and the thoughtful use of assistive technology. I also collaborate with schools and clinics and am the author of How to Study with ADHD and Other Learning Challenges. Everything I do is grounded in research and driven by a clear goal: helping students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Work with Schools and Clinics
In addition to direct work with students and families, I collaborate with schools, clinics, and educational organizations to strengthen academic support systems and provide professional learning in executive functioning, learning strategies, and assistive technology.
My work includes
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Consulting on student support and accommodations
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Teaching executive functioning and learning strategies
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Supporting psychoeducational assessment recommendations
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Training educators and clinical teams
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Helping teams implement assistive technology
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Professional Development
