Note-taking, planning a long-term project, remembering instructions, completing homework and revising for exams are essential daily tasks for our young learners but why are some students able to manage these demands whilst others really struggle?
Dealing with criticism and rejection is difficult for everyone. We discuss the co-occurrence of rejection sensitive dysphoria, a heightened sensitivity to criticism, and executive function challenges.
Ever wondered why you can't stop after one drink or why you can feel so low the following day after drinking? We discuss the facts on alcohol, sleep, mood and executive functions.
With many of us scratching our heads wondering what to buy our children for Christmas, we have come up with a list of EF boosting gifts that will also provide all the excitement that comes with Christmas day!
Although procrastination is not acknowledged as an ADHD symptom, from our experiences as executive function coaches we have found it to be a big part of the ADHD experience.
All of us can work on our executive functioning. The important thing is that this takes time. Read our blog and find out why executive functions are important and about the support that is available.
Working on your child's executive function development throughout the summer will minimise the difficult transition back into school in September.
Being a parent to a teen with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be an extremely rewarding experience and a powerful advantage if channelled in an effective way.
