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Steve Gundy Guides Families, Individuals, and Partners To Feel Empowered To Navigate and Thrive in Daily Life with Special Needs

Understand Your Challenges

Living with ADHD and Autism can make daily tasks challenging. Stress can negatively impact your ability to think and act as you desire. The hurdles of maintaining focus, organizing information, and managing emotional responses under pressure can keep you from making progress. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Who We Serve

At Steve Gundy Coaching, we are dedicated to individuals living with ADHD and Autism, along with the families that support them. Whether you’re a young adult venturing into independence, a spouse, or a parent facing the daily challenges of neurodiversity, we understand your journey.

Meet Your Guide

Steve Gundy is not only a certified life coach and behavior consultant with over 25 years of experience, but he also shares your experiences. Living with ADHD and being a parent to an autistic adult who is achieving a self-supportive lifestyle, Steve has developed effective coaching methods that he customizes for each individual’s needs.

Our Commitment

Steve Gundy provides transformative coaching that develops your strengths in a practical and effective manner. Through a partnership of coaching, we create clarity and productivity in your life, helping you move from feeling stuck to making significant progress.

What We Offer

Individual Coaching

Tailored one-on-one sessions focusing on personal challenges and growth.

Family and Marital Support

Specialized strategies for families and couples dealing with ADHD or Autism in a loved one.

Strategy Sessions

Immediate and actionable plans during strategy sessions to tackle your most pressing concerns. Your initial session is complimentary.

Our Approach

We envision possibilities and advance the gifts of those living with ADHD and Autism. Steve helps guide you to be free from daily struggles, leveraging your strengths to achieve your goals in alignment with your natural abilities.

Our Coaching Services

ADHD Coaching

Coaching that enhances strengths and clarity for those with ADHD, fostering practical productivity through partnership.

Autism Coaching

Coaching that maximizes strengths in those with autism, guiding individuals to achieve goals aligned with their natural abilities.

Coach Steve Gundy: The Professional Team Player To Lighten Your Load

Coach Steve Gundy is a “Team Player” walking with you to lighten the load.

Steve is a “Professional Partner” whose life has been touched by developmental challenges by supporting his young adult special needs son.

Steve has lived with his own developmental challenges, worked it out in his life, and figured out how to coach himself and uses that to coach special needs families.

Praise From Clients

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

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Don’t let another day pass without taking action. Click here to book your free Strategy Session with Steve Gundy and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and productive life. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and achievement.

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Steve Gundy’s ADHD Coaching: Empowering Success Through Personalized Support

Overcoming ADHD with Expert Guidance

Steve Gundy is a seasoned ADHD coach whose personal and professional experience with ADHD has shaped a coaching approach that is both empathetic and results-oriented. With over 500 hours of coaching individuals with ADHD, Steve has developed a profound understanding of the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD, enabling him to provide impactful guidance.

Customized Strategies for Everyday Success

Steve Gundy’s coaching is designed to develop the strengths of individuals with ADHD in practical and effective ways. Recognizing that people with ADHD often face difficulties in maintaining focus, organizing information, and managing stress, Steve offers tailored strategies that help clients stay on track, save time, and remain calm in stressful situations. His coaching partnership is focused on creating clarity and productivity in the lives of his clients, transforming daily struggles into opportunities for growth.

Authentic Coaching Based on Real Experience

Living with ADHD himself, Steve brings an authentic perspective to his coaching sessions. He understands firsthand the obstacles that ADHD can present and uses his personal journey of self-coaching to guide others effectively. This personal insight allows Steve to connect deeply with his clients, fostering a coaching environment filled with empathy, teamwork, and mutual respect.

A Holistic Approach to Managing ADHD

Steve Gundy’s coaching services are not just about managing symptoms but about harnessing the inherent strengths of individuals with ADHD. His approach is holistic, considering all aspects of a client’s life—from personal relationships and family dynamics to professional and academic achievements. Whether it’s young adults stepping into independence, marriages navigating the complexities of neurodiversity, or parents supporting children with ADHD, Steve is dedicated to lightening their load and maximizing their potential for success.

Vision and Mission: Guiding Clients to a Liberated Life

With the motto “Your Life, Your Work, Your Way,” Steve Gundy emphasizes the personalization of each coaching journey. He is committed to guiding adults with ADHD towards a life free from daily struggles, focusing on uncovering and maximizing strengths for lasting success. Steve’s mission is to empower his clients, helping them to align their actions with their natural abilities and ensuring that every step taken is one toward achieving their personal and professional goals.

Conclusion

Steve Gundy’s ADHD coaching is more than just a service—it is a transformative experience that changes lives. Through strategic guidance, empathetic support, and a commitment to each client’s unique journey, Steve helps individuals with ADHD navigate their challenges while celebrating their strengths. His coaching leads to improved productivity, enhanced focus, and a greater sense of calm, providing clients with the tools they need to succeed on their own terms.

Choosing Steve Gundy’s ADHD coaching means stepping into a supportive partnership that is designed to empower, enlighten, and elevate individuals with ADHD, allowing them to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Steve Gundy’s Approach to Autism Coaching: Empowering Individuals and Families

Navigating Challenges with Expertise and Empathy

Steve Gundy is an experienced life coach and behavior consultant who has dedicated over 25 years to working closely with adults and families affected by ADHD and Autism. Through his personal and professional journey, Steve has cultivated a unique coaching model that emphasizes the development of strengths, clear goal-setting, and the achievement of greater independence and productivity.

Tailored Coaching for Unique Needs

Steve’s approach to autism coaching is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals living with autism and their families. Recognizing that people with autism often struggle with stress management, maintaining focus, and emotional regulation, Steve offers customized coaching strategies that address these issues head-on. His method is not just about coping but thriving, helping clients harness their innate abilities to navigate daily challenges effectively.

Strength-Based Partnership

Central to Steve Gundy’s coaching philosophy is the formation of a partnership that fosters clarity and productivity. His sessions are designed to empower individuals by focusing on their strengths rather than their limitations. Whether it’s a young adult transitioning to independent living, a marriage where one partner has autism, or a parent managing the complexities of raising a child with autism, Steve provides the tools and support necessary to enhance life skills and interpersonal relations.

A Personal Touch from Personal Experience

Steve’s insights into autism coaching are enriched by his personal experiences. Living with ADHD himself, Steve has mastered the techniques to overcome the hurdles it presents, applying these lessons in his coaching practices. As a parent of an adult child who is autistic, he brings compassion and understanding to his coaching, helping other families achieve similar successes in fostering a self-supportive lifestyle for their loved ones.

Vision and Mission: Envisioning Possibility, Advancing the Gift

Steve’s coaching goes beyond daily struggles; it’s about envisioning possibilities and advancing the gifts that each individual possesses. His motto, “Envision Possibility, Advance the Gift,” captures his belief in the potential of every person he coaches. By guiding individuals to free themselves from daily struggles, Steve helps them to unlock their potential and advance confidently towards their goals.

Expertise That Makes a Difference

Certified as a life coach and behavior consultant, Steve Gundy’s extensive experience is reflected in his effective, empathetic, and adaptive coaching methods. His coaching services cater to a diverse range of clients, including young adults facing life’s milestones, couples navigating neurodiversity, and parents seeking guidance in supporting their children.

Conclusion

Steve Gundy’s autism coaching service is more than just guidance—it’s a transformative journey tailored to empower individuals with autism and their families. Through practical strategies, focused support, and an unwavering commitment to his clients’ growth, Steve enhances the lives of those he works with, paving the way for a future filled with greater independence and fulfillment.

By choosing Steve Gundy’s autism coaching services, clients step into a supportive partnership that promises clarity, productivity, and the ability to leverage personal strengths in a way that aligns with natural abilities.

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Autism in the USA

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the United States has been steadily rising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 36 children were identified with ASD based on estimates from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in 2023. These statistics are derived from comprehensive data collection across multiple sites and reflect the growing awareness and improved diagnostic practices for autism.

National Support and Services for Autism

The United States offers a wide range of support and services for individuals with autism through numerous national and local organizations. Some of the key organizations providing resources, support, and advocacy include:

Autism Speaks: This organization provides a wealth of information and resources, including toolkits, advocacy efforts, and research funding to improve the lives of individuals with autism. More information can be found on their website.
The Autism Society of America: Offering support at the national level, the Autism Society provides educational programs, advocacy, and community resources to help individuals with autism and their families. Their resources are available here.
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR): OAR focuses on applied research to support practical solutions for individuals living with autism. They offer resources for families, educators, and professionals, which can be accessed here.

Educational Support for Autism in the USA

In the United States, public schools are mandated to provide support and accommodations for students with autism under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These accommodations may include individualized education plans (IEPs), extended test times, modified assignments, and access to special education services. The U.S. Department of Education provides guidelines and resources to help schools support students with autism. More information is available on their website.

ADHD in the USA

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in the United States, affecting both children and adults. According to the CDC, approximately 9.8% of children aged 3-17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD based on the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. ADHD symptoms, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, can significantly impact academic performance, work productivity, and social interactions.

National Support and Services for ADHD

Various national organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for individuals with ADHD. Key organizations include:

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): CHADD offers evidence-based information, support groups, and advocacy services to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of ADHD. More information can be found on their website.
ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association): ADDA focuses on the needs of adults with ADHD, providing resources, support groups, and advocacy. Their resources are available here.
The National Resource Center on ADHD: A program of CHADD, this center provides comprehensive information and resources on ADHD.

Educational Support for ADHD in the USA

Similar to autism, public schools in the United States are required to provide accommodations and support for students with ADHD under IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These accommodations may include extended test times, modified assignments, and behavioral interventions. The U.S. Department of Education offers guidelines and resources to help schools support students with ADHD. More information is available on their website.

Conclusion

Both autism and ADHD are prevalent and impactful conditions in the United States, affecting many children and adults. The country offers a variety of resources and support services to help individuals manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. By leveraging these resources, individuals with autism and ADHD and their families can navigate the challenges associated with these disorders and achieve their full potential.

For more information on resources and support for autism and ADHD in the USA, please visit the websites of Autism Speaks, the Autism Society of America, CHADD, and ADDA. These organizations provide valuable tools and networks to help individuals and families thrive despite the challenges of autism and ADHD.