I don't have to be an expert in the client's profession or even his particular difficulties. I'm not standing above telling them what to do. We're in the trenches together. The problem is, they get distracted and stop working towards their goal. That's where the help of a coach can be beneficial.
Good coaches understand the disorder and can simply serve as a source of support.
At the same time, I also hold them accountable for what they say they're going to do. Some, but certainly not all, coaches can be hired by parents to work with adolescents. Maynard, who does work with teens, says that coaching can aid the family dynamic. Parents who hire me to coach their kids love it because they don't have to be a nag, and the kids love it because their parents aren't nagging them. It alleviates a lot of stress for the whole family.