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ADHD/ Executive Functioning Coaching
Education, Coaching and Support
For Parents, Students, and Teachers
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News from PTS Coaching
Volume 5, Issue 3
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Greetings!
Breathe in, breath out... School is just around the corner but there are still some wonderful days to enjoy left of summer. I hope to help you get into the right mindset to enjoy your children and your family and not let the stress and pressure of school add to the everyday challenges you may already be facing. I recently went to an amazing conference in Virginia attended by the top Neuropsychologist and Educators in the country. Three days of intense learning about HOW kids really learn best, what makes learning and performing more challenging for some kids, and what we can all do to improve our education system - both at home and at school. I am excited to share what I have learned this year in my new Teacher Trainings and Parent Workshops. It's often said that it takes a village to raise a child. If you need resources for coaching, therapy, tutoring, medication, social skills etc. please reach out to me and I will do my best to provide you with information regarding qualified providers. My very best wishes for a calm, enjoyable and productive new school year. Sincerely, Cindy |
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Learning and the Brain - What Parents and Educators must know
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Here are my Top
Six Takeaways from the
Learning and the Brain Conference:
Executive Skills for School Success
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1. THINK PROCESS, NOT JUST CONTENT
We have known for years that the Prefrontal Cortex area of the brain is responsible for planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision-making, and moderating social behavior. This is typically known as the Executive Function of the brain. The complex set of skills that make up Executive Function are responsible for HOW efficiently we do what we DECIDE to do.
Research now shows that "25% of the explanation for performance on all kinds of measures, including IQ tests, is predicted not by how much you know but by how you demonstrate what you know; that is, the strategies you use to take the test or do the assignment". Sam Goldstein, Neuropsychologist |
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Parenting Tip of the Month
Resolve to find time to reflect and plan so that YOU are steering your ship and not being pulled by the currents around you.
Do you have a tip to share? Send to:
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Featured New Articles/Resources
on the website
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Articles
The Real Lesson of the Suicide of Richard Fee
Can you just Sit Still and Pay Attention?
Resources
These are free short meditations. Mindfulness is a wonderful means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being.
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Quote of the Month
True success takes structure, plan and discipline - no matter how wonderful the idea is.
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Allied Pediatrics of NY Sponsors:
Successful Kids Series
Help your kids succeed in and out
of the classroom
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These Presentations for Parents are Free
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Skills for Success:
What every parent needs to know about the Brain's Executive Function and it's impact on learning and performing everyday tasks
Executive Functions are the set of neurologically based skills responsible for Mental Control and Self Regulation needed for academic performance, social skills, and life skills.
They govern the HOW you do what you DECIDE to do.
This presentation will briefly explain what Executive Function skills are and will include tips, tools and strategies parents can use to promote optimal success in all aspects of life.
Followed by Q & A with presenter Cindy Goldrich
Date: September 16th
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Hampton Inn, 120 Jericho Tpke., Jericho
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Successful Friendships are Possible!
The bottom line is the social world is complex. Some of our children just don't process social information the way other children do and they miss some of the vital cues and clues needed to navigate the world. And just telling our children what to do in a single social situation does not help them figure out what to do in the next social situation.
Please join us as we explain why for some of our children the social world is so difficult to navigate and how we, as parents, can help.
Followed by Q & A with presenters Cindy Goldrich
and Evelyn Kashinsky of Steps 2 Socialization (www.s2sny.com)
Date: September 23rd
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Hampton Inn, 120 Jericho Tpke., Jericho
To Register for this free presentation
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Registration now open for Fall Workshops
Space is limited to keep groups small
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Managing Homework and School for Kids with ADHD...
Tips, Tools, Strategies... and Your Role©
Workshop Series: Two 2-Hour Sessions
Concerned about your child reaching their potential?
Does your child struggle to manage their time and organize their work?
Are you battling over when, where and how homework should be done?
This 2-Session workshop tackles the challenges that students and parents face in managing homework and schoolwork. Learn how ADHD and Executive Functions impact your child's motivation, retention and self-confidence.
Current Workshop Dates and Times
Plainview, New YorkMondays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. September 30th and October 7th Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. October 3rd and 10th Hallowell Center, New York City Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September 24th and October 1st |
Calm and Connected...
Parenting Your Child with ADHD©
Workshop Series: Six 1-1/2 Hour Sessions
Are you frustrated with your child's behavior and struggles managing their schoolwork?
Do you find yourself repeating the same lectures?
Do you want to stop the power struggles and
disrespect?
Parenting instincts alone are often not enough to help your child and keep daily life manageable. Parent Education and Training is recognized as a crucial part of the treatment for children with ADHD.
Get the support, education and tools you need in a safe, private workshop setting.
Gain Skills and Confidence to Help your Child
Current Workshop Dates and Times
Plainview, New YorkMondays: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2
Mondays: 7 p.m - 8:30 p.m. October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2
Hallowell Center, New York City
Tuesdays: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12, 19,
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Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC
516-802-0593
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