Why is Checking-In an Important Part of ADHD/EF Coaching?
Checking-in is one of the most important parts of the ADHD/Executive Functioning-coaching models. It is one of the primary differences that separate life coaching … Read More
Shire Announces Sixth Annual Scholarship for Individuals With ADHD
Intended for U.S. Audience Only – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces the launch of the 2016 Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship. The scholarship … Read More
The Gap-Year Edge
A gap year is most typically taken to explore a student’s interests between high school and college or perhaps during college. Participants can combine an array of experiences in a dynamic and hands-on fashion that will provide a significant edge in his or her development. The benefits of taking a gap year are numerous and varied, especially for those students with ADHD.
What is Coaching All About?
Coaching young adults with executive-function challenges is about allowing the brain and the body’s nervous system to work together to for best results. There are several ways of looking at coaching. One is coaching for compliance and the other is coaching for growth. By helping those with ADHD find new ways to think in a positive framework, coaches can help improve brain function, reduce anxiety, increase executive function and certainly reduce stress.
Practicing “Mindfulness” as the Key to a Peaceful Holiday Season
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. “ — … Read More
New Methods Enhance Driver Training of Teens with ADHD
Someone with ADHD who is trying to master driving skills encounters challenges due to impairments of executive functions plus a probable maturational lag. In addition to these problems, there are challenges encountered at each level of skill building. Promising research shows that driving instructors who utilize a coaching strategy to communicate with their students are more successful.
End of Spring Semester –Building Metacognition in Your College Student
Between the end of the spring semester and planning for upcoming travel during the summer, our college students with ADHD and Executive Function challenges … Read More
Career & Life Planning Services Specialty Training Program: A Rewarding Investment for Any Coach
Have you ever been introduced to something new, and suddenly you find endless examples and opportunities to use that knowledge around you? That’s how … Read More
The Rules of Studying
Every year students try to cram as much information as possible into their heads to pass their final exams. This is often not a successful strategy. There is a right way to study and many wrong ways to study. Here are ten rules that help them learn better.
Parenting ADHD Teens and Marijuana Abuse
If your child has ADHD or another Executive Function challenge, you have probably heard that your child is at much higher risk to abuse … Read More