Contemporary models of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) provide frameworks for understanding this condition that move beyond the diagnostic symptom criteria. ADHD is currently viewed as a developmental syndrome of impaired self-regulatory processes that underlie the common symptoms and functional problems. Most clinic-referred adults with ADHD report chronic difficulties executing their intended plans despite recognizing the negative consequences for not doing so. Seeing as the psychosocial treatments for adult ADHD intervene at the level of life impairments and functioning, it is important that interventions directly target these implementation problems. The goal of this article is to discuss the case of a young woman with ADHD who has difficulties engaging in the various tasks she needs to perform to pursue her post-college goals. In particular, a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach that emphasizes implementation strategies designed to help adults with ADHD follow through on their plans is illustrated.
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