Weekly Recap: Executive Functioning Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Weekly Recap: Executive Functioning Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
+ Advice Thread on INDEPENDENCE
For Parents…
The Executive Functioning Strategies Parent Workshop Replay is now available! (here’s a sneak peek)
As parents raising neurodivergent kids and teens who often struggle to feel time, manage time, and transition between activities independently, supporting our kids’ executive functioning is paramount.
Figuring out what systems work to support our kids’ attention and motivation will help them understand what works and how to advocate for themselves as they mature.
In this workshop REPLAY you will learn:
What exactly is executive functioning and how does it related to autism, ADHD, and anxiety
How motivation is related to executive functioning and strategies for increasing your child’s motivation
Strategies for supporting your child’s independence In daily routines and self-care
Strategies for supporting your child’s homework independence and self-advocacy with teachers
Strategies for setting up your home with visuals to increase your child’s independence and reduce anxiety for everyone
In case you missed it…
Advice Thread: INDEPENDENCE
Are you a teacher or a parent working with a neurodivergent child or teen and finding it tricky to figure out when to push and when to pull back and support?
This week, I am re-sharing an advice thread all about nurturing INDEPENDENCE in our neurodivergent kids.
Head on over to our community on substack where we are sharing our hacks, ideas, and systems that have worked.
Advice threads, usually limited to paid subscribers, are open to EVERYONE this summer.
And, in case you missed it, here are links to my blog and podcast episode where I share my tips on nurturing independence in teens:
See what Dr. Emily’s Parent Workshops are all about for FREE
How to Talk To Your Child About Their Neurodivergence
In this workshop, I discuss:
Why it’s important for children to understand their unique brain wiring
When to teach your child about their neurodivergence
What to tell them about a diagnosis
How to empower them to embrace their strengths and advocate for their needs so they can feel less frustration and more confident
How to talk to teenagers who may already have a negative idea of disability
For Schools…
In-person professional development focused on neurodiversity, mental health, and reframing behavior!
*Dr. Emily pictured here with Powell Elementary School in Raleigh, NC
School Administrators: If you’re excited about the opportunity to create a school culture where your entire staff feels confident to support the neurodivergent learning needs and social emotional wellness of all students, you’re in the right place!
Parents: If you know of a school who would like to host me for professional development, you can learn more and contact my team below!