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ADHD and Executive Function Coaching

As an ADHD and executive function coach, I work with students who have a normal range IQ, but are unable to reach their full potential in school due to executive function skill weaknesses.

Executive Function

What is Executive Function?

Executive function is the group of cognitive abilities that control skills, such as organization, planning, and time management, that are required for goal-directed behavior. Because school and life are filled with demands for goal-directed behavior, it is essential to help students build these skills as early as possible.

What are Executive Function Challenges?

Students with executive function weaknesses often struggle with keeping track of assignments, planning long-term papers and projects, knowing what to do for homework, organizing work and workspace, keeping track of time, regulating emotions, and more. When a student experiences difficulty with the day-to-day requirements of a class, school can become very frustrating. This can quickly snowball, resulting in students who feel hopeless, have a negative self-image, and are unprepared for college or the workforce. Many students who struggle with executive function are diagnosed with ADHD, or learning disabilities.

How I Can Help

Fortunately, because of advances in neuroscience research, we now know the brain has plasticity and is capable of changing with hard work, lots of repetition, and a growth mindset.

As an executive function coach, I work collaboratively with students to discover what new routines and study habits work best for them, teach them the neuroscience behind how they learn, and help them with self-awareness and emotional coping skills. For students with ADHD, I help them understand their unique and powerful brain wiring and how to work with their strengths and talents in school. Through this supportive endeavor, students emerge from the chaos and regain confidence and control in school, preparing them for life in college and beyond.

An image of Michelle, the compassionate academic coach at Atrium Academics, collaborating closely with a focused student.

Coaching Packages

Coaching packages are available for students from middle school to college. Executive Function Coaching is recommended for students who are struggling to stay organized in school, are diagnosed with ADHD, or do not have a diagnosis, but need to build executive function skills.

What’s Included:

  • Initial meeting with parents/caregivers to discuss problem areas, 504 or IEP plans, and expectations
  • Determination of executive function strengths and weaknesses
  • Weekly 50-minute sessions with student to establish new routines and study habits while working on homework. When possible, these sessions are offered in person. Otherwise, they are conducted via Zoom.
  • Weekly check-ins to help student to stay on track
  • Session notes for student and parents/caregivers
  • Suggestions for supporting student at home
  • Unlimited email and text communication with parents/caregivers and student
  • Review of student school portal outside of session hours
  • Essay editing and some homework review outside of session hours
  • Email communication with teachers and school staff, as needed
  • Final meeting with parents/caregivers to discuss progress and/or next steps
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"Michelle is absolutely worth her weight in gold!"

Michelle is absolutely worth her weight in gold! We started working with her when my oldest son was in elementary school. He improved so much and never once complained about having to go to tutoring. She now works with my youngest son and in his words, “I have learned more with Miss Michelle than I have at resource at school. I can read because of her.” She’s amazing!

S.L., Parent, Charlotte Wood Middle School, Danville
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"Michelle is an outstanding coach."

Michelle is an outstanding coach. She understands how teachers currently expect the work to be done. She is also able to translate that knowledge in a clear and concise way for all different types of learning styles.

Student, Monte Vista High School
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"Michelle gave our daughter the confidence to excel."

Michelle has helped my daughter be successful in her transition to high school math. She gave her the confidence to excel in her class. Michelle is so kind, my daughter looks forward to her math sessions. We are so thankful for such an amazing experience!

A.L., Parent, Monte Vista High School, Danville
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"Michelle is an exceptional coach."

Michelle is an exceptional coach. She is able to identify a student’s particular learning style and teach them accordingly. We have never had such a successful coaching experience! I am so glad we met Michelle!

T.E., Parent, Monte Vista High School, Danville

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