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Hi! I have a 10 year old son and 13 year old daughter with ADHD. I'm trying to learn more about Executive Functioning and how to help my 13 year old.

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Birdwatcher19

“Smart but Scattered” by Peg Dawson is my go-to resource for this. There’s a version for teens, too. You can also search sites like ADDitudemag.com and Understood.org; both should have plenty of resources for helping to strengthen EF skills.

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2Gatos in reply to Birdwatcher19

Thank you fir the book recommendation. We have been desperately looking for help with this & our school is not especially helpful. Much appreciated!

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Onthemove1971

I enjoy listening to Podast.. here are a few that might help.

I wonder if this would help..chadd.org/adhd-weekly/podca...

Or

learnsmarterpodcast.com/121...

Good luck

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HanDor

My 14 yo has worked closely with a speech therapist on executive function and it has helped tremendously. She has also given guidance on the 504 accommodations he needs. Strongly suggest this

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adhdparentof3

check out effectivestudents.com

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