Organizational Skills Archives

Flexible Thinking – Mindprint Learning

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020

I have known Nancy Weinstein, of Mindprint Learning©, for many years. Now that parents are seeing their children’s struggles more intimately during home learning, I have been asked by so many of them, what they can do to better understand their children’s challenges. I thought it might be helpful to ask Nancy to explain a bit about what she does and, more specifically, to help you understand how difficulty with Flexible Thinking, one of the measures used in her assessment … Read more

Is Clutter Controlling Your Child’s ADHD Life – or Yours?

February 10, 2021October 18, 2020

Two years ago, when I first moved to Colorado from New York, I met Beth Blacker, Founder and Chief Clutter Controller of It’s Just Stuff. I love her enthusiasm and passion for helping anyone struggling to create and maintain organizing systems for daily life. As a specialist in ADHD, I certainly know how complex and deeply rooted these struggles can be. In this article, Beth shares some really good organizing tips and advice for children with ADHD (& their parents) and … Read more

Help Your Children Work More Independently: Self-Regulation, Executive Function Skills & the Real Lessons of the Marshmallow Test

February 10, 2021April 18, 2020

Several of the parents I am working with have been struggling to have their children work independently, without the structure and guidance of their teacher. And for many parents who need to get THEIR OWN work done at the same time – well, it’s been a lot to deal with! For many clients, we have been successful in developing routines and practices that have been very effective. I would be lying, however, if I said it was easy or always … Read more

5 Ways Your School Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help Your Child

February 10, 2021October 18, 2019

When you think about the role of a speech-language pathologist in a school, do you immediately associate this person with the job of fixing speech problems, such as a lisp or an “r” sound? What you may not realize is that SLPs possess much more of a range of expertise. They possess knowledge and skills that are key to supporting students and facilitating academic and social success. I have asked Speech-Language Pathologist Lauren Albert if she could explain some of … Read more

What is Executive Function, and Why Should Every Parent Care?

October 30, 2020October 9, 2019

This blog post originally appeared on WootTutor.com As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to reach their potential and thrive in the world. Fortunately, science now helps us understand what gets in the way of some people being able to achieve their goals, large and small. You may have heard the term “Executive Function.” It is part of the brain located in the prefrontal cortex, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. Executive … Read more

How can Occupational Therapy Help My Child with ADHD?

February 10, 2021October 9, 2019

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy can be a great addition to your child’s treatment team for managing the symptoms of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Like other disciplines that may be involved in your child’s care, an occupational therapists’ goal is to empower children with ADHD and teach them the skills they need to be confident, independent and succeed in life. Whether in your child’s school as part as a service provided weekly, as an occasional … Read more