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Gloria Ward: Executive functioning coaching for kids & adults

Aug 14, 2023
Therapist and professional coach Gloria Ward discusses teaching executive functioning skills to neurodivergent children and adults. She shares her ADHD diagnosis journey and highlights the impact of negative remarks on kids with ADHD. The chapter also discusses finding an ADHD coach, creating a self-guided course for women with ADHD, and tailoring programs for individual success.
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  • Understanding individual strengths and challenges is crucial when teaching executive functioning skills to neurodivergent individuals.
  • Advocating for support and accommodations in school is essential for children with ADHD to succeed.

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Teaching Executive Functioning Skills to Neurodivergent Children and Adults

Gloria Ward, a therapist and professional coach, discusses the process of teaching executive functioning skills to neurodivergent children and adults. She emphasizes the importance of understanding individual strengths and challenges and finding workarounds for areas of difficulty. Gloria highlights the significance of modeling, talking through situations, and practicing skills with children. She also mentions the need for support and accommodations in school to help children succeed.

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