GrowNOW ADHD
Real-Life Coaching for Executive Function and Independence Skills
We Help Kids Grow NOW.
The GrowNOW ADHD Mission
Not talk therapy. Not behavior charts. Not one-size-fits-all.
Not what you have already tried.
At GrowNOW ADHD, we believe every child has to grow with the right guidance and support. Through Internal Skills personalized ADHD executive function coaching, we partner with families to create practical strategies that work at home, school, and in everyday life.
Using the GrowNOW Internal Skills Coaching Model®, we strengthen a child’s internal skill system and work closely with parents to make sure those skills transfer into daily life at home, at school, and beyond – as quickly and as productively as possible.
Executive function skills are crucial for handling daily tasks, managing emotions, and meeting academic challenges. ADHD executive function coaching equips families with practical tools to support growth at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Our Goal: Help kids and teens become more independent, positive, and successful in their day-to-day lives with less reliance on adult support.
What Makes GrowNOW Different
- No contracts, no commitments
– Week-to-week program based on real-world progress
- Structured model and trained professionals
– Proven results with Executive Function challenges
- Individualized plans
– Every student’s path looks different, never “one size fits all”
- Parent coaching
– Direct & Immediate – so skills stick outside of sessions
- Whole-child focus
– Supporting students, parents, and schools
There is never any pressure to pursue services with GrowNOW – we already have a waitlist because families see results. If you’re ready to invest in lasting change, we’re here.
Our Method
The GrowNOW Internal Skills Coaching Model®
Internal Skills + Parent Coaching = 4 CORE Executive Function Skills
Visual Imagery
Self Talk (Internal)
GrowNow ADHD
INTERNAL SKILLS
COACHING MODEL™
Parent coaching to learn skills to help your child develop the 4 core
Executive Function Skills
- Self-Regulation
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Motivation
- Self-Evaluation
- Strenghten Executive Function
- Independent Skills
- Quality of Life
Parent Coaching
Our award-winning coaching model develops four core executive function skills:
Self-Awareness
Understanding how you think, feel, and work best
Self-Regulation
Managing emotions, focus, and behavior
Self-Motivation
Starting and finishing non-preferred tasks
Self-Evaluation
Learning from experiences to make better choices
We pair skill-building with parent coaching so the strategies transfer quickly into the home environment. This approach builds long-term independence, not just short-term fixes.
Founder
Our Founder
Michael McLeod, M.A.
In 2016, Michael created the Internal Skills Executive Function Strengthening Model, and GrowNOW ADHD was born. His mission: improve quality of life for youth and families facing ADHD and executive function challenges.
Mike has presented this model to audiences nationwide and internationally, providing specialized support in ADHD, Executive Functioning, Social Executive Functioning, and Parent Coaching.
With more than 20 years of experience, a Master’s degree from Lehman College, and collaborations with leading doctors, neuropsychologists, and nonprofits, Mike blends deep expertise with a practical, strength-based model that gets results.
Winner
Best Executive Function Coaching Service Award
Winner
Developmental Service Hero Award – Main Line Parent
Award
Winning Keynote Speaker and School Trainer
ADHD Parenting Podcast, Education Chapter Chat Podcast, Author
Meet The Team
GrowNOW ADHD Leadership Specialists

Mike McLeod
Founder & Creator of the Internal Skills Model

Mark Cunningham
Director, Young Adult Healthy Interests Program & Job Coach Specialist

Amy Rosen
Clinical Director

Dani Pellicano
Director, College Success Program

Ben Zook
Director of GrowNOW Lancaster, PA & School Partnership Program

Eric Smith
Director, EF-Camp & The Social Outpost Outdoor Groups

Erin Womack
Director, GrowNOW Los Angeles

Joe Abernethy
Director, GrowNOW North Carolina

Dr. Gary Gartling
Director, GrowNOW New York & Social Executive Function Specialist

Jake Bilodeau
Director, Young Adult Independence Program & Dad Coach Specialist


