ADHD/EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

Executive Function and ADHD often go hand in hand. Kindness, acceptance, empathy and relationship building are often the most important aspects of executive function coaching.

Most of our students feel misunderstood in school, sports, youth groups, camp etc. We understand these students! Once the relationship and trust are built between student and teacher habits and change can begin!

• Messy desk or locker in school
• Papers crushed in bottom of backpack
• Loses things
• Forgets to bring home materials from school
• Can become almost “addicted” to phone or technology
• Phone or laptop not charged when needed
• Hyper-focus on activities of interest
• Extremely difficult to focus on things that are not of interest
• Looks like she is not listening, but actually can answer any question I asked
• Learns best when given hands-on materials
• Needs directions repeated or explained in a different way
• Gets overwhelmed when he needs to study or begin assignments
• Difficulty following plays during sports
• Rushes through work or games seeming unable to slow down
• Impulsive
• May lack inhibition
• Argues with adults
• Low threshold for frustration
• Seeks friendships, but he behaves in a way that may turn off other children

If one or more of these symptoms sound familiar, please reach out because we can help!

• Tailored organizational strategies for your child
• Customized approaches through trial and error
• Support for time management
• Techniques for assignment planning and completion
• Systems for organizing binders, materials, and technology
• Assistance with test-taking and managing test anxiety
• Training in mindfulness and mindset skills
• Behavior Modification
• In-home personalized coaching for organization & routines regarding personal items, school materials, and workspace
• Implementation of smart study strategies
• Management of distractions
• Strategies for task initiation
• Support for using assistive technology
• Parent support and training
• Strategies for self-monitoring
• Instruction in self-advocacy