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A Common Piece of Studying That Students Often Miss

A Common Piece of Studying That Students Often Miss

by | | ADHD, Executive Functioning

“So, how are you going to study for this test?”“I’m going to look it over.”“So, how are you going to study for this test?”“I’m going to look it over.”This is usually the beginning conversation I have with students when asking them about studying. Eventually, and with...
Progress Is not Linear

Progress Is not Linear

by | | Academic Coaching, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Uncategorized

How do you know when a routine is working and when it’s time to try something new? really appreciate this question, because yes, while it is dependent on each person there’s a couple of really important components that I’ve learned over the years.  All the...
What Does It Mean to Pay Attention?

What Does It Mean to Pay Attention?

by | | Academic Coaching, ADHD, Executive Functioning

Do you find yourself zoning out in class? Or not knowing what happened after class? A lot of us refer to this as paying attention. This is a general phrase that, when heard, often results in students (maybe you’ve had this experience) thinking to yourself, “I need to...
I’m Just Not Motivated

I’m Just Not Motivated

by | | Academic Coaching, ADHD, Executive Functioning

Earlier this week a student in my office, diagnosed with ADHD explained to me that they just weren’t “motivated” in math because “they couldn’t see where they would need it in his life.” And yet, for his English class they were...
There’s a Way For Everyone

There’s a Way For Everyone

by | | Academic Coaching, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Uncategorized

That’s the first line that I wrote in my journal on January 16th when this post was already late, but I was really struggling with what I wanted to say. It’s fascinating that this is the title of this piece as today, I was just talking to a teacher about...
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