Dyspraxia – the Little Known Learning Difference
Although dyspraxia is fairly common, most people have never heard of the condition. Children with dyspraxia may have difficulty performing physical tasks such as … Read More
A Special Genius: ADHD and Success
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing … Read More
Apps for Students with Learning & Attention Issues
In today’s world, apps are indispensable. They give us directions to keep us from getting lost, allow us to manage our money, and a … Read More
What We’ve Learned About Trauma and Learning Challenges
What are traumatic events? The National Child Traumatic Stress Network defines a traumatic event as “a sudden and unexpected occurrence that causes intense fear … Read More
What If? – I have ADHD but I don’t let it stand in my way
That phrase, spoken more than fifteen years ago by my then-ten-year-old son, still brings tears to my eyes. He wrote this to his teacher … Read More
Is your Student Lacking Emotional Intelligence?
You’ve witnessed the scenario, the semester starts off smoothly and the student is doing pretty well. The assignments are not too difficult and the … Read More
Figuring Out How We Learn Best: Don’t Change the Peg, Change the Hole!
There is an old saying that “a square peg won’t fit in a round hole.” Yet much of education, especially for those of us … Read More
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
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.