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Liz AhmannWe often think that we have to organize and simplify to get things to work well for our brains when we study. And many times that is true.
Yet, we also know that the brain is complex. This begs the question: how can we best use the brain’s complexity to aid us in studying?
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Liz AhmannDo you enjoy writing?
If yes: great!
If no, don’t give up hope!
Writing can be challenging for individuals with AD/HD or executive functioning problems because it demands simultaneous attention to a variety of tasks and skills:
– access to one’s ideas,
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Liz AhmannThis post is the last in a series examining several facets of college readiness. According to Landmark College (www.landmark.edu), important readiness factors include: academic skills, self-understanding, self-advocacy, executive function skills, including time management and organization, and motivation and confidence. This post is looking at the subject of motivation and confidence.
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Liz AhmannThis post is one in a series examining several facets of college readiness. According to Landmark College (www.landmark.edu), important readiness factors include: academic skills, self-understanding, self-advocacy, executive function skills, including time management and organization, and motivation and confidence. This post is looking at the subject of executive function skills,
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Liz AhmannThis post is one in a series examining several facets of college readiness. According to Landmark College (www.landmark.edu), important readiness factors include: academic skills, self-understanding, self-advocacy, executive function skills, including time management and organization, and motivation and confidence. This post is looking at the subject of self-advocacy.
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Liz AhmannWHAT IS PERFECTIONISM?
According to Webster’s dictionary, one common definition of perfectionism is “a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable.”
While it is great to aim high in life, perfectionism can be very inhibiting and limiting. It can create a cycle of self-judgement and failure.
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Liz AhmannYoung children sometimes have trouble dealing with feelings. For children who are particularly sensitive, including some children with AD/HD and executive functioning challenges, emotional reactions can be particularly strong and making good choices about how to respond can be particularly challenging. Parents have the opportunity to teach children self-regulation and good problem solving from the early years.
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Liz AhmannHave you seen the movie Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief? (PG). Percy Jackson, hero of the movie and a series of Percy Jackson books, is a smart, creative kid with dyslexia and AD/HD. What a great role-model to have!
As Dr. Kenny Handelman (www.addadhdblog.com) says,
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Liz AhmannA four-session workshop in Silver Spring, MD
Meet other teens with AD/HD & executive functioning challenges!
Learn about AD/HD, executive functioning and you!
Build self-awareness and skills!
Have fun playing games that enhance your brain!
This 4-session summer workshop is designed for teens 13-16 years old.
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