Executive Function Coaching/Tutor

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A.D.H.D.
Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can't decide.
Please understand I'm not to blame,
I just can't process things the same.
Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.
I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You'll see its not the way I'd choose.
I do know what I'm supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.
Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.
I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It's hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.
Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.
It's hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can't help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous, or sad,
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can't concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it's never enough.
Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.
I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Everyday is exhausting for me...
Looking through the fog of ADHD.
I'm often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.
Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.
I want you to know there is more to me.
I'm not defined by it, you see.
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I'm blamed for things I haven't done.
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.
Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.
I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I'm trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!!
~Author Unknown

Copy and paste this as your status if u know someone with A.D.H.D or know the struggle yourself. When people tell you it's an excuse just read them this!
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This is a great way to explain many parents right now as the 20-21 school year begins. How do you feel? How do you cope??

There are so many useful tips in this article! I would recommend taking the time to compare the tips here to what you can do in your own home. With this crazy new year beginning, we all will need to support each other! Reach out to your teachers and tutors for help when needed. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

The ADHD Homework System We Swear By Homework stress is real — and exhausting for parents and students alike. Spare your family the drama and fights by following this homework system designed for children with ADHD and learning disabilities.

As the new school year begins, it’s true that many are facing anxiety. Parents and students alike are anticipating that none of this will be easy. What is YOUR mindset? As a parent are you projecting anxiety or fear, or positivity? Your children are your mouthpieces. They will respond as you do. Remember to check yourself as you speak in front of your children. If you choose positivity, your children will follow in your footsteps. Think about it!

This webinar is at 1pm today. Could be helpful in these uncertain times!

Live Webinar on July 30: Ready, Set, Pivot: How to Prepare Your Kids (and Yourself) for an Unfamiliar School Year Register below for this free expert webinar to learn how to prepare for an unfamiliar school year on Thursday, July 30, at 1pm ET. Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 7/30 as well!

***ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS & FAMILIES***

If you or someone you know is 21-years-old and receiving services, that individual can now continue to receive services until their 22nd birthday!

A Federal court judge ruled on June 10th that must extend services for this group of students. Please reach out to your student’s case manager or director to request an “extension."

See the following news release for more information:
http://ow.ly/rX4b50A9ugw

[Spanish Translation]

Atención estudiantes y familias. Si tú o alguien que conoces tienen 21 años y reciben servicios de educación especial, ahora pueden seguir recibiendo servicios hasta cumplir 22 años.

El 10 de junio, un juez del tribunal federal resolvió que CT debe extender los servicios para este grupo de estudiantes. Comunícate con el coordinador de tu caso de estudiante o el director de educación especial para solicitar esta "extensión."

Lee este boletín informativo para obtener más información:
http://ow.ly/rX4b50A9ugw

cc: Office of Governor Ned Lamont Connecticut State Department of Education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - IDEA

Parenting Youth when COVID Uncertainty and Stress Feels Overwhelming

Youth and their families are experiencing an unprecedented time of stress and change in the era of COVID. The disruption caused by COVID-19 to daily lives can make way for feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. To cope, parents have been challenged to take on multiple roles at home, which is a daunting task. In her talk on "Parenting Youth when COVID Uncertainty and Stress Feels Overwhelming", Dr. Ames-Sikora will discuss how to manage your own and your child's uncertainty, the rationale for being a "good enough" parent, building resilience and routines during the pandemic, and how to model bravery and positive coping.

Alyssa Ames-Sikora, PhD, is a clinical postdoctoral fellow at the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD) - Westchester. Dr. Ames-Sikora specializes in the assessment and treatment of internalizing disorders that affect youth and their families, as well as providing evidence-based assessment and interventions for other concerns, including adherence to medical regimens, coping with chronic illness, adjustment to new diagnoses, and behavioral challenges.

Event Details:
Jun 2, 2020 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Pre-registration is required via the link below:

https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcOqppzIjGNxKTngjELSxXTKeYn6fj9aO

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Parenting Youth when COVID Uncertainty and Stress Feels Overwhelming. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Webinar hosted by Alyssa Ames-Sikora, PhD, a clinical postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University's Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders in Westchester, New York for the parents and families of students in the New Milford school district.

Lots of helpful hints here!

Summer Activities for Kids with ADHD: Stay Active at Home Summer activities will be different this year, but kids with ADHD can still exercise their creativity, athleticism, and curiosity with these at-home ideas.

The Youth Anxiety Center (YAC) is offering free webinars on how to deal with the pandemic for parents and young adults every Tuesday and Thursday for the next several weeks. Please feel free to register and participate.

Important Notice | NewYork-Presbyterian Youth Anxiety Youth and families are facing new and sustained stressors as a result of the unprecedented challenges of this time.  Change and loss have impacted all aspects of life, requiring new strategies for coping and finding support from one another. The NYP Youth Anxiety Center  is offering a series of we...

Checking in to those who may be struggling with Distance Learning! Any questions? Any advice needed?