MIDDLE SCHOOL
The expectations change as students move from one grade to the next. Sometimes kids with ADHD and/or executive functioning challenges (no matter how smart) need coaching to help them reach their potential.
Sometimes students need to learn study skills to maximize their potential.
Sometimes parents need support in how to communicate with and help their ADHD tween/teen while still holding them accountable to reasonable expectations.
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING COACHING:
This is for students who are still figuring out what it means to actually study. Not just read, but actually study. They'll learn the difference between active and passive studying while practicing study skills that work for THEIR brain.
- Are you sure you don't have any homework?
- Why does it say that you're missing 6 assignments in English?
- Make sure you ask your teacher if you can do a re-take.
- How long have you been on that device?
- Did you write it in your planner?
- Don't forget to turn in your homework!
- How many coats do you have at school? Please bring them home!
- Did you study for Spanish? Did you do your ELA?
- What do you mean your backpack is still at school?!
STUDY SKILLS COACHING:
This is for students who are still figuring out what it means to actually study. Not just read, but actually study. They'll learn the difference between active and passive studying while practicing study skills that work for THEIR brain.
- Understand the 'Study Cycle'
- Learn memory strategies, including:
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How to create meaningful connections and categorize information
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How to use metaphors and/or analogies
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How to create mnemonics and acronyms
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How and when to write it out!
- Understand what strategies will work based on the content:
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Concept maps
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Study guides
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Diagrams
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Flashcards
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Time lines
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Q and A
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Outlines
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Summaries
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Comparison Charts
PARENT COACHING:
This is for parents looking for support as they navigate how to talk to their tween/teen so they have at least a chance of being heard. If you're a parent and/or caregiver who is questioning:
What are reasonable expectations?
How do I know when I'm doing too much?
How do I manage my own worries without passing on the message that I don't think they can handle something?
When is it OK to let them experience the natural consequences of forgetting their homework or doing badly in a class?
How do I get them to take ownership and responsibility for their choices?
How do I ask more questions to get them thinking?
What can I do when I know they're lying to me?
How do I advocate for them at school without over-accommodating?