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"The big questions are: What can you do to set up a family plan that fosters more cooperation and less arguing during these unsettling times? How can you devise a plan that you can actually follow and your kids will buy into? We know that kids with ADHD benefit from structure, but what can you realistically pull off? Here is some helpful advice to get you started."
"Two or three weeks into their states’ Stay-at-Home orders, parents are hitting the following brick walls with their teens with ADHD:
-A total lack of motivation to do schoolwork, especially when it’s ungraded-A paralyzing sense of overwhelm by assignment arriving in bulk from many sources all at once-No physical outlet for energy or the focusing benefits of exercise-The loss of a reliable daily routine, including regular medication schedule-No special education supports or opportunities for hands-on learning to cement new concepts-Constant distractions from siblings, web sites, video games, and more-The inability to effectively prioritize assignments and manage time without teacher support-Spiraling anxiety, worry, and stress-And much more
In this webinar, ADHD coach Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC, BCC, will respond to ADDitude readers’ specific questions and problems with equally specific solutions for guiding teens with ADHD through this challenging time. She will help parents understand the root of their kids’ procrastination, defiance, and overwhelm, and recommend practical strategies for addressing these challenges while also maintaining peace at home during the quarantine."
-A total lack of motivation to do schoolwork, especially when it’s ungraded-A paralyzing sense of overwhelm by assignment arriving in bulk from many sources all at once-No physical outlet for energy or the focusing benefits of exercise-The loss of a reliable daily routine, including regular medication schedule-No special education supports or opportunities for hands-on learning to cement new concepts-Constant distractions from siblings, web sites, video games, and more-The inability to effectively prioritize assignments and manage time without teacher support-Spiraling anxiety, worry, and stress-And much more
In this webinar, ADHD coach Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC, BCC, will respond to ADDitude readers’ specific questions and problems with equally specific solutions for guiding teens with ADHD through this challenging time. She will help parents understand the root of their kids’ procrastination, defiance, and overwhelm, and recommend practical strategies for addressing these challenges while also maintaining peace at home during the quarantine."
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Executive-Function-Worksheet.pdfExecutive Function Worksheet
Executive Function Worksheet
Can be used when meeting with a classroom teacher to make plans for supporting your student!
Articles for Supporting Executive Functioning Skills
Articles for Supporting Executive Functioning Skills
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