When school, therapy, and tutoring haven't worked — we do.
Connected Coaching for students with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and learning differences. Built by Dr. Norrine Russell with her team of certified, experienced coaches, with consultation from educators and medical professionals. Real systems that fit your kid's brain, not the other way around.
say they're doing better academically
Connected Coaching for ADHD, autism, executive function, anxiety, and learning differences — grades 1 through young adulthood, virtual nationwide.
You've tried everything. Nothing's clicking.
The IEP. The tutor. The therapist. The medication trial. The sticker chart that worked for two weeks. You're not failing — the standard playbook just wasn't built for kids who think differently.
Connected Coaching is what comes after "we've tried everything."
- 01 Your kid is bright but can't seem to "apply themselves."
- 02 Homework battles are eating your evenings — and your relationship.
- 03 School accommodations exist on paper, but nothing's changing.
- 04 Your young adult is stuck — at home, off-track, drifting.
- 05 You can tell the system isn't working, but you don't know what to try next.
We meet you exactly where you are.
And through connection, reflection, and coaching, we help your student move from potential to success.
The Connected Coaching Framework
A connection-first framework Dr. Russell developed across 17 years working with neurodivergent students. Four stages, in order, that make the work actually land.
— connection changes everything.
Coaching, matched to where your student actually is.
From elementary through young adulthood. Each program meets students where they are — not where a textbook says they should be.
Basics of EF
Early executive-function coaching for elementary students. Self-regulation, focus, and follow-through — built playfully, before bad habits set in.
Read programConnected Coaching
Our flagship one-on-one program. Executive function, academic systems, self-advocacy, and SAT/ACT prep — all matched to how your student actually thinks.
Read programLife Launch Coaching
For young adults stuck between school and adult life — at home, off-track, or drifting. Real-world coaching for the transition no one teaches.
Read programSpring Survival
A short-burst spring program. Missing work, finals prep, end-of-year survival. Not a long engagement, a focused sprint.
Read programSummer Enrichment
Eight-track summer programs built around school-year transitions and skill gaps. 6-8 sessions each, flexible around camps and vacations.
Read programACT & SAT Test Prep
Specialist test prep for neurodivergent learners. Content mastery plus the metacognitive systems that let students actually demonstrate what they know.
Read programWhat changes when families work with us.
These are the numbers from our February 2026 student survey — what kids who've been with us actually say. Not parent reports. Not anecdotes. The students themselves.
of students say they're doing better academically thanks to Russell Coaching.
Source: Russell Coaching Student Survey, February 2026 · n = students currently in coaching.
See the full resultsI enjoy meeting with my coach each week to set new goals. It helps me stay focused and continue improving.
Coaching improved my grades and decreased procrastination.
My coach is supportive, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about how I'm doing each week.
Four chapters of evidence —
Each chart is from Dr. Russell's February 2026 student survey. Click to view full size.
See the full results- Founded2009
- BaseTampa Bay, FL
- PracticeNationwide, virtual
- Families served5,000+
Dr. Norrine Russell
— founder & director, since 2009.
"Meet the kid where they actually are. That's the whole job."
17 years ago, I was working with kids who'd been written off by the system — bright, struggling, and exhausted. The programs that existed weren't built for how they thought. So I built one that was.
Connected Coaching is the result. It's now used by hundreds of families and trained coaches across the country, but the heart of it is the same as day one: we coach. we cheer. your student succeeds.
Founder & Director, Russell Coaching
Start here, even if you're not ready to talk yet.
100+ podcast episodes · one published book (a second in progress) · weekly articles · free assessment tools.
Meditation for ADHD with Will Fraser
Dr. Russell's own podcast — stories, science, and practical strategies for parents of complex kids. No quick fixes, no shame.
Recent episodes
Asking the Right Questions about ADHD
Before, during, and after your child's diagnosis. The book Dr. Russell wrote because too many families were getting the wrong advice.
Read the bookADHD Symptom Tracker
A simple week-long tracker for parents — map what you're seeing before a med change, a grade slip, or a doctor visit.
DownloadThe Wednesday note
One short, useful idea every Wednesday — for parents who don't have time for long articles.
SubscribeAsking the Right Questions about ADHD
— before, during, and after your child's diagnosis.
The book Dr. Russell wrote because too many families were getting the wrong advice — before the diagnosis was confirmed, during the appointments, and after, when they were left with a label and no plan. Practical, concise, drawn from 20+ years with neurodivergent families.
Common questions from parents.
Q. How is coaching different from therapy or tutoring? +
Therapy treats. Tutoring teaches a subject. Coaching builds the systems — focus, planning, follow-through, self-advocacy — that make therapy and tutoring stick. We're often the missing piece, not a replacement.
Q. Is this a good fit if my child is in crisis? +
No, and we'll tell you so on the call. Coaching works best when your child is stable enough to engage. If you're in crisis, we'll point you toward the right resources first.
Q. Do you work with insurance? +
Coaching is not an insurance-billable service, so it is not something insurance covers. We provide receipts and many families use HSA/FSA funds. We'll be upfront about cost on the discovery call so there are no surprises.
Q. How long do most families work with you? +
A typical engagement is 6–12 months. Our goal is to get your student to independence — not to keep you forever.
Q. Is it virtual or in-person? +
Almost entirely virtual. It works better for most students — fewer transitions, more access to top coaches regardless of where you live. In our 2026 student survey, 89% reported their virtual meetings were successful.
Let's talk about your kid.
30 minutes, free, no commitment. You'll leave with a clear sense of whether we can help — and what to try if we can't.
Book your free 30-min call →