Executive Function Coaching for Young Adults

Helping young adults with ADHD and autism build structure, follow-through, and real independence

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Your son is capable…

But he can’t seem to follow through.

  • Starts things but doesn’t finish
  • Avoids tasks he knows he should do
  • Struggles with organization and time
  • Gets overwhelmed easily
  • Needs constant reminders

And you’re left thinking:

“Why can’t he just do what he knows he needs to do?”

This is not a motivation problem

It’s an execution problem

Your son may:

  • Want to succeed
  • Know what he should do
  • Even agree with you

But when it’s time to act…

  • He stalls
  • Avoids
  • Shuts down

That’s executive function.

What is executive function?

Executive function is the ability to:

  • Start tasks
  • Stay focused
  • Organize steps
  • Manage time
  • Follow through

When executive function is weak…

  • Life feels overwhelming
  • Tasks feel too big
  • Avoidance becomes the default

Why pressure doesn’t help

When you push harder:

  • He feels more overwhelmed
  • Resistance increases
  • Confidence drops

When you back off:

  • Nothing changes
  • Patterns stay the same

So you get stuck between:

  • Push → conflict
  • Back off → stagnation

You’re not supposed to manage his life forever

But right now…

You are

You’re:

  • Reminding
  • Planning
  • Monitoring
  • Picking up the slack

And it’s exhausting.

A focused student with curly hair in a classroom setting, engaging in learning.

Executive function has to be BUILT

Not expected.

Not demanded.

Built.

Step by step.

That means:

  • Breaking things into manageable steps
  • Creating structure that actually works
  • Building consistency over time
  • Helping him experience success

Because success builds confidence.

And confidence builds independence.

This is where I come in

I work with parents of young adults who:

  • Are stuck at home
  • Lack follow-through
  • Struggle with daily responsibilities
  • Need structure but resist it

Together, we:

  • Identify what’s actually blocking progress
  • Build a clear, realistic plan
  • Create structure your son can follow
  • Help you step out of constant management

This is not therapy

This is practical, real-life coaching

We focus on:

  • Daily functioning
  • Real responsibilities
  • Forward movement
  • Building independence

Not just talking.

Doing.

Why I do this work

I don’t just understand this professionally.

I’ve lived it.

I’ve had to:

  • Build structure where it didn’t come naturally
  • Learn how to follow through
  • Work through overwhelm and avoidance

And I’ve walked this path with my own son.

This is not theory.

It’s real.

What progress actually looks like

Not perfection.

Progress.

You begin to see:

  • Tasks getting done
  • Less resistance
  • More ownership
  • Clear expectations being met

Step by step.

Who this is for

This is for parents of young adults who:

  • Are living at home
  • Have ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges
  • Are stuck, overwhelmed, or not moving forward
  • Want to build independence — but don’t know how

Coaching Structure

monthly Coaching
weekly 1:1 Coaching Calls
$800 USD/Month
Includes:
  • Weekly coaching sessions
  • Clear action steps
  • Ongoing support
  • Structure and accountability
This is focused, practical coaching designed to create real movement.
No Contracts.
Most families stay 3–6 months
…because that’s what it takes to create real change.
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Free 30  Minute consultation. No obligation.

Meet Coach Steve Gundy

Steve is a life coach and behavior consultant who works with families raising young adults with Autism and ADHD. He’s a true team player—walking with you to lighten the load—because he’s lived it personally: supporting his own special-needs son and navigating his own ADHD.

  • Owner, Steve Gundy Coaching Practice (North Central Indiana)
  • Leads a team providing behavior services through Indiana’s Bureau of Developmental Disabilities and private coaching
  • 100+ behavior plans for individuals with Autism + 500+ hours coaching young adults with ADHD
  • BA Psychology (Taylor University), MSW (Andrews University), AACC (ADD Coach Academy)
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Praise From Parents

  • Steve’s work with us is amazing!

    Steve’s work with us is amazing! I don’t think I have ever seen someone so dedicated and work so hard to support me and my three sons. Your role in our lives has been instrumental. We would not be where we are without him! Steve is caring and still professional. It’s a hard balance, but he does it effortlessly.
    Karen
    Mother of three sons living with Autism

  • When issues come up, Steve is there!

    When issues come up, Steve is there! I really appreciate his “no-nonsense” approach and challenge my young adult son to “get honest” with himself when he experiences challenges with his behavior.
    Kim
    Mother of a son living with Autism

  • He is consistent, kind, and helpful…

    Steve is truly phenomenal. We are so grateful for his help and care. He is consistent, kind, and helpful in explaining the “whys” behind my son’s challenges. Steve is encouraging to both the individual and family and helps us make forward progress despite the challenges and on to a joyful quality of life. Thank you, Steve!
    Mary
    Mother of a son living with Autism & ADHD

  • ..built such a trustworthy relationship with me and my son..

    Steve has built such a trustworthy relationship with me and my son that when he is struggling, he feels safe, helped, and supported through his challenges. Steve helps me and my son move from stuck to unstuck. Steve is extremely helpful and could not fit our family better.
    Sarah
    Mother of son living with Autism & ADHD

  • Steve welcomes communication!

    Steve does the best job ever! Whenever I have questions or concerns, Steve welcomes communication! He wisely evaluates needs with insight, executes realistic plans, and adapts to whatever is most pressing for me and my son.
    Lisa
    Mother of son living with Autism & ADHD

  • …a plan with noticeable and marked improvement.

    Steve is phenomenal at engaging the client, helping guide our family to interact positively, and helping instill adaptive strategies in a kind and sustainable way. He is incredibly intuitive and helpful in problem-solving and creating a plan with noticeable and marked improvement. We are very grateful for Steve’s intentional investment in our son and the consistent help and invaluable resources he provides.
    Stacy
    Mother of son living with Autism

  • …a trustworthy, ethical, spiritual, and insightful man.

    Our son can now appropriately cope with unexpected changes in his daily routine. He can articulate his needs much better than he did previously. Steve is a trustworthy, ethical, spiritual, and insightful man. He has the genuine spirit of a teacher and mentor. His coaching skills achieve new levels of success.
    James & Lana
    Parents of a son living with Autism

  • …facilitated a safe and flexible learning experience…

    Steve facilitated a safe and flexible learning experience for our young adult son. We felt we could really talk to Steve about our son’s challenges. He listened well and gave constructive feedback that assisted us with taking preemptive action that helped to support our son through some tough times.
    Jim & Karen
    Parents of a son living with Autism

  • …much more hope for my son’s future than before!

    Steve came highly recommended by my Asperger’s parent group. My adult son struggled to make good choices and was involved with the legal system. Steve taught my son how to make simple goals he could evaluate at a pace he could handle. Now, my son is off probation, working, and has someone in his life he can trust to coach him on personal decisions. I have much more hope for my son’s future than before!
    Lena
    Mother of a son living with Autism & ADHD

  • …perceptive to the needs and growth areas of our son.

    Steve is perceptive to the needs and growth areas of our son. He makes realistic plans with attainable goals that have helped our son make gains toward independence.
    Alan & Kaylene
    Parents of a son living with Autism & ADHD

Start with a conversation

We’ll talk about:

  • What’s actually getting in the way
  • What needs to change
  • Whether this is the right fit for you

You don’t need more information.

You need a plan that works.