CAA CAA Client Goal Setting and Accountability Systems

Question 1

Which goal-setting framework is most recommended for ADHD clients due to its concrete, structured nature?

Accepted Answer

SMART goals

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HARD goals

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BHAG goals

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OKR framework

Question 2

When helping an ADHD client plan a goal, a coach should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Identifying the very next concrete action step

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Long-term vision over immediate steps

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Setting multiple ambitious goals simultaneously

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Avoiding time constraints entirely

Question 3

External accountability structures are especially critical for ADHD clients because:

Accepted Answer

Internal accountability is neurologically harder to maintain due to executive function deficits

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They lack intelligence

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They are less motivated than neurotypical people

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They need constant supervision

Question 4

What is an 'implementation intention' and why is it valuable for ADHD clients?

Accepted Answer

A specific 'When X, I will Y' plan that creates automatic responses to cues

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A vague motivational statement

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A journaling technique for reflection

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A reward system for completed tasks

Question 5

Progress monitoring for ADHD clients is most effective when it is:

Accepted Answer

Frequent, visual, and externally structured

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Weekly written self-assessments only

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Infrequent to avoid pressure

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Solely based on long-term outcome measures

Question 6

The 'minimum viable effort' approach in ADHD coaching helps clients primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing activation energy by setting a very low initial starting bar

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Permanently lowering standards

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Eliminating all deadlines

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Avoiding difficult tasks indefinitely