About Patrick

Patrick Kelly is a patient advocate and ADHD coach who was diagnosed with ADHD in first grade. He started stimulant therapy at diagnosis, which he continues to this day. He began to take an active role in his ADHD management nine years ago.

Patrick first became involved in the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) in 2020, when he began attending the Young Adults Peer Support group. He has served as a facilitator for the group since 2022. He joined the ADDA Virtual Peer Support Group committee in 2025.

Patrick is on a planning committee for 2026 International ADHD Conference, Baltimore, December 1-3.

Patrick completed his ADHD coach training with ADDCA and is finishing his practicum hours to receive his ICF certification in November 2026. Patrick is continuously engaged in furthering his coaching education, including his current enrollment in the ADDCA Family and Child course [finishing Nov 2026].

Specialties

  • Youth and young adults; 13-29

    • Families and loved ones of ADHDers

  • Adults with ADHD or think that they may have

  • Medication advocacy

  • ADHD education

  • Those with ADHD and a history of addiction

Interests & Influences

  • Viktor Frankl and Logotherapy

  • 12 step programs

  • Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan – a love of science, learning, curiosity, and the grandness of nature and the universe

  • Star Wars and the influences of Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey. Really anything Star Wars related

  • Books: ADHD/mental health | addiction recovery | social skills | marriage/dating/relationships | astronomy and space | race, gender, sexuality, and marginalized groups | political science | history | sports | biographies | travel | pop culture | fiction | Star Wars

  • Pop culture: Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, MCU, Kevin Smith, The West Wing

  • Pop punk and emo music of his youth

  • Sports: basketball, hockey, tennis - New York and NC teams

Patrick’s Speaking Engagements

Patrick has spoken at events for Impact Parents and The National Academy of Sciences.

National Academy of Sciences Panel on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development; shared his experience with sobriety, ADHD, and safe use of medication - 46.30 mark