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ADHD Support for Real Brains

You've been trying
hard your whole life.

It's not a willpower problem. It's not a character flaw.
It's a brain wiring problem — and there's a science to addressing it.

I'm Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA. Diagnosed at 37. I work with kids, teens, and adults who are done waiting for things to click on their own.

20+ yrs ABA experience BCBA® certified Diagnosed at 37 — lived it Parent of kids with ADHD
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You're not lazy.
You're not broken.
You're running different software.

You have the ideas, the intentions, the drive.
But between the intention and the follow-through, there's a gap that planners and apps just can't close.

And the advice you keep getting?
"Just focus. Try harder. Make a list."
You've been making lists since middle school.

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Most ADHD support
comes from one angle.
Mine comes from three.

Ryan Baker-Barrett, MS, BCBA

Ryan Baker-Barrett, MS, BCBA

A clinician who knows the research. A coach who's been there. A parent who gets it from the inside.

I'm all three.

I'm a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 20+ years in the field. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 37 — and suddenly my whole life made sense. And I'm raising kids with ADHD, which means I debug these strategies at home before I bring them to clients.

My approach blends ABA and ACT — not to make you compliant, but to help you build a life that actually fits your brain.

The Clinician
The ClinicianBCBA® with 20+ years. Developed a 16-domain executive function assessment tool. Graduate of Utah State University, summa cum laude.
Person with ADHD
The Person with ADHDDiagnosed at 37. Spent decades wondering why everything felt harder than it should. Uses that lived experience to meet clients exactly where they are.
The Parent
The ParentRaising kids with ADHD. These strategies are tested at home before they ever reach a session — because real life is messier than theory.
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Here's what working together looks like

No cookie-cutter advice. Just a framework built for your unique brain.

01

Understand

A judgment-free, personalized assessment to map your cognitive strengths and friction points — not a checklist, but a real picture of how your executive function actually works.

Executive Function Assessment
02

Accommodate

Co-designing bespoke strategies aligned with how your brain naturally stays motivated. Your PINCH profile — Passion, Interest, Novelty, Challenge, Urgency — shapes every recommendation.

PINCH Motivation Framework
03

Act

Applying behavioral science to turn insights into lasting, real-world momentum. We track progress, adjust the system, and build on what's working — one real win at a time.

ACT — Acceptance & Commitment ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis
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Whether you're a parent, a teen, or an adult —
there's a path for you.

Real support for real ADHD brains, at every stage.

Parent and child For Parents

Stop surviving the mornings. Start connecting in the evenings.

You love your kid. You're also exhausted by your kid. Behavioral parent training gives you the tools to do both — set clear limits, reduce the blowups, and finally feel like you have a plan.

Teen with ADHD For Teens

You're not behind. You're different. That matters.

Coaching helps you figure out what works for your brain so you can actually use it — finish what you start, manage the overwhelm, and feel proud of what you accomplish.

Adult with ADHD For Adults

The "why can't I just do the thing" spiral ends here.

Executive function coaching for adults who are done trying to out-willpower their own brain. Meet deadlines. Build systems. Stop losing your keys and your focus in the same morning.

ADHD doesn't go away on its own. But it doesn't have to run your life either.

The longer executive function challenges go unaddressed, the more they compound. Missed deadlines become missed opportunities. Frustration becomes shame. Another year of "I'll get it together soon." You don't have to keep waiting for things to click.

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Frequently asked questions

"ABA therapy" has become synonymous with autism compliance work — and that's not what we do here. We use a values-based approach grounded in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The goal is never compliance. It's capability.
Yes — adults are a core part of this practice. Roughly 50–75% of clients are adults with ADHD. Executive function coaching is available for teens and adults. Behavioral parent training is available for caregivers of children with ADHD.
All fees are disclosed upfront. We are not currently credentialed with insurance providers. We've partnered with Mentaya to help you maximize out-of-network benefits. A sliding scale is available through Open Path Collective.
Yes. A free 15-minute or 30-minute consultation is available for parents, adults with ADHD, and professionals seeking case consultation or supervision.
No problem. Most services are offered virtually. Some limitations apply based on service type and location — but distance is rarely a barrier.
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The first conversation is free.
And it might change everything.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just 30 minutes to talk about what's going on and whether this feels like the right fit. Most people leave with at least one new idea — even if we don't end up working together.

Book Your Free Call →
619-367-6445 · ryan@getadhd.care

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