Executive Function Coaching for Neurodivergent Adults
Occupational Therapist & Executive Function Coach
Practical support from an occupational therapist for adults with ADHD and other neurodivergent differences who struggle with task initiation, time management, organization, and follow-through. Serving Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia virtually.
You know what to do. Getting yourself to do it is the hard part.
Amy E. Orlando, BA, MS, OTR/L
Executive Function Coach · Occupational Therapist · Certificate in Applied Neuroscience
amy.orlando@AEOcoachingOT.com
202-735-1078
Support for adults managing
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
AuDHD
Executive Functioning Difficulties
Perimenopause & Menopause
Sensory Differences
Does this sound familiar?
- You know what needs to get done but can't get started.
- You have good intentions but struggle to follow through.
- You've tried planners, apps, and productivity systems that worked—until they didn't.
- You spend more time thinking about tasks than actually doing them.
- You're getting things done, but it's exhausting and not sustainable.
This isn't laziness or a lack of motivation. It's an executive functioning challenge.
What you’re facing is not a matter of being lazy or lacking willpower.
It’s an executive functioning challenge.
Support that starts with
understanding the why
The goal isn't to find more strategies.
It's to find the right ones.
We start with curiosity:
What's getting in the way?
What's worked before?
What patterns keep showing up?
What does your brain need to follow through?
What is procrastination telling us?
From there, we build strategies that fit.
A strategy only works if you can actually use it.
We work through the process together.
Whether we're prioritizing tasks, planning a project, or building a new routine, we'll slow down and unpack the thinking behind it so you can use the same approach again in the future.
The goal isn't just getting it done today.
It's understanding the process so you can do it again tomorrow.
This is not one-size-fits-all productivity coaching.
The goal is to understand how your brain works and build support that fits, not to force you into someone else's system.
Executive Function Coaching & Productivity Support
Whether you want deeper personalized coaching or structured support to get specific tasks done, AEO Coaching offers two ways to work together.
Best for deeper, personalized support.
Executive Function Coaching
1:1 Executive Function Coaching helps you understand the patterns behind procrastination, avoidance, overwhelm, time management challenges, organization struggles, and follow-through.
Best for
Adults who want personalized support, deeper self-understanding, and individualized strategies
Best for structured support and getting tasks started and moving.
Productivity Power Hour
Productivity Power Hour Sessions are small-group, 75-minute virtual sessions. 60 minutes of dedicated work time with additional time built in for reflection. Designed to help you identify what to work on, break tasks into manageable steps, stay focused, and leave with a clearer plan to keep momentum going.
Best for
Adults who have specific tasks they want to benefit from real-time structure, accountability, and support.
What working together can look like
Small shifts can make the next step feel more possible.
Working together may include:
Breaking tasks into manageable steps
Creating realistic plans
Setting up tools that fit your brain
Understanding avoidance patterns
Practicing strategies together
We don’t work towards perfection. The goal is for you to build self-awareness, and create systems that help you move toward what you want and need to do.
“I learned so much from Amy in private and group sessions. Her idea of giving myself ‘permission to adjust’ helped me become more forgiving when healthy habits don’t come easily. I now focus on small, realistic steps and have seen a real shift in my outlook.”
— Christine F.
An Occupational Therapy Approach to Executive Function
Practical systems designed to fit your brain, your environment, and the demands of your real life.
I'm Amy Orlando, an occupational therapist and executive function coach who helps adults better understand their brain, behavior, and patterns around getting things done.
My approach combines:
A whole-person occupational therapy lens
Neuroscience-informed executive function support
Strengths-based coaching
Process thinking
Learning by doing
Practical strategy-building
Support that builds independence over time
The goal is to understand yourself better and create systems that work with your brain.
Amy E. Orlando, BA, MS, OTR/L
Executive Function Coach · Certificate in Applied Neuroscience · Occupational Therapist
amy.orlando@AEOcoachingOT.com
202-735-1078
Together, these perspectives help us understand what's getting in the way of follow-through and build strategies that fit how you're wired.
Meet AmyInterested in working with me, but not sure which option is right for you?
If you feel ready to take the next step but you’re unsure of what that should be, let’s talk about it.
A consult gives you space to share what is going on, ask questions, and, together, decide whether Executive Function Coaching or Productivity Power Hour is the better fit.
Book a ConsultFrequently Asked Questions
What is executive function coaching?
Executive function coaching helps bridge the gap between intention and action so you can follow through on what matters most—without relying on last-minute pressure, working harder, or burning yourself out.
Executive functions are the mental skills that help us plan, organize, prioritize, manage time, regulate attention, and follow through on tasks. When these skills are challenging, even simple tasks can feel overwhelming.
Common reasons people seek executive function coaching include:
- Difficulty getting started
- Trouble following through on plans
- Challenges staying focused
- Disorganization and clutter
- Time management struggles
- Waiting until the last minute to begin tasks
- Feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities
- Spending significant time creating systems, only to struggle to maintain them
Coaching provides personalized support, practical strategies, and accountability to help you better understand how your brain works and build systems that fit your life.
Through coaching, we work to understand what’s getting in the way and build strategies that work with your brain.
Do I need an ADHD or autism diagnosis to work with you?
No. Many clients identify as neurodivergent or have ADHD or autism, but you do not need a formal diagnosis to seek support. If you are struggling with task initiation, follow-through, overwhelm, organization, or routines, coaching may still be helpful.
How is this different from productivity coaching?
This work goes beyond simply getting more done.
Rather than focusing only on productivity, we explore the patterns behind your behavior, the many factors influencing follow-through, and the systems that fit your unique wiring—so you can live a more fulfilling and sustainable life.
How do I know whether to choose coaching or guided focus sessions?
Executive Function Coaching is best if you want deeper, personalized support to understand your patterns and build individualized strategies.
Productivity Power Hour is best if you want structured, small-group support to help you start, focus on, and move through specific tasks.
If you are not sure, booking a consult is the best first step.
What happens after I book a consult?
After booking, you can share what you are struggling with, ask questions, and discuss which support option may be the best fit. Then you and Amy can decide on the next step together.
Ready to understand what’s getting in the way?
If you are tired of forcing yourself through systems that do not fit, AEO Coaching can help you look closer at what is happening and build a more sustainable way forward.
Book a Consult