The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast Building Executive Function: Strategies for Parents of ADHD Children
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Sep 23, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Sean McCormick, an executive function specialist and founder of EFspecialist.com, shares practical strategies to help ADHD children thrive. He unveils his innovative CLEAN method for organizing school materials, emphasizing mindset and guided practice. Sean stresses the importance of using declarative language and celebrating progress rather than perfection. He also discusses proactive goal-setting for the school year and when to seek outside support. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for parents and educators alike!
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From Undiagnosed ADHD To EF Specialist
- Sean grew up with undiagnosed ADHD and became a special educator to help kids like his younger self.
- He turned that experience into founding ExecutiveFunctionSpecialists and training coaches.
Weekly Backpack Planning Routine
- Sit with your child weekly to empty and sort their backpack and plan next actions together.
- Use a planner or Google Tasks while you sort so assignments get uploaded or added to a to-do list immediately.
Disorganization Is A Skill Gap
- Disorganization usually reflects a missing skill, not laziness.
- Shift mindset to teaching the skill rather than blaming the child.
