Coach Your Own Child Topics

Introduction to ADHD and Executive Function

• Introduction to ADHD and Executive Function
• How to Interpret Assessment Results

Self-Awareness

• Recognizing And Dealing With Distractions
• How Long Are You Playing Video Games?

Emotional Control

• Have A Healthy Relationship With Technology
• How To Handle Breaking Up With A Friend
• How To Handle When A Friend Breaks Up With You

Flexible Thinking

• How To Deal With Schedule Changes
• Adjusting Their Expectations To Changing Circumstances

Focus & Follow-Through

• What To Do When It Takes A Long Time To Complete Homework

Around The House

• Getting Up On Time
• Do Your Chores
• Dealing With Hyperfocus
• How To Manage Transitioning From One Activity To Another
• Be Ready To Go At A Specific Time
• Learn to Judge Your Own Work
• Taking Ownership Of Their Mistakes
• Completing Work Under Pressure

School Issues

• Packing A Backpack
• Pay Attention in Class
• Learn How to Take Notes
• Organizing Folders, Notebooks, and Binders
• Timed Tests
• Test-Taking Strategies

Avoiding Distraction

• Keeping Track of Time
• How To Set And Follow Self-Set Limits For Games And Social Media

Communication Issues

• Practice Active Listening
• Shift Attention When Parents are Talking
• Learn to Self-Advocate
• How To Have Better Two-Way Conversations
• How To Avoid Interrupting
• How To Avoid Sending A Text That You Will Regret

Organization

• Losing and Finding Things
• Keeping Your Room and Workspace Tidy
• Creating To-Do Lists
• Use a Digital Calendar
• Develop Good Digital Organization

Homework Issues

• Keep Track of Assignments
• Getting Started on Homework
• Plan Out Your Study Time
• Planning Long-Term Projects
• Avoid Turning In Late Assignments

Social & Emotional Issues

• Dealing With A Fight With A Friend
• Recognizing Frustrations And Triggers
• Recognizing And Expressing Emotions
• Dealing With Disappointment In Sports, Games and School
• Adaptive Thinking - How to Deal with Negative Thoughts
• Understanding Different Points Of View

Getting Started With Coach Your Own Child

• Growth Mindset