As a parent of an ADHD student, you are intimately aware of how tough a school day can be. Your kid is under pressure to remember assignments, keep track of deadlines, stay organized, and juggle long-term projects, which can be overwhelming and unmotivating, especially when their grades don’t reflect their strengths and efforts.

Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive processes that allow us to manage complex demands, set and achieve goals, and cope with challenges like shifting between tasks or controlling impulses. It involves the coordination of multiple neural networks, especially involving the prefrontal cortex, which governs decision-making, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control.

Many of us can trust that we’ll take action on a pressing task (like turning in a project on time) when our internal sense of urgency becomes undeniable. However, a reality of living with ADHD is that this motivation often kicks in at inopportune times – like when hyperfocus or panic-driven energy hits the night before a deadline. Instead of planning and following through on schedule, your ADHD teen may wait for a mood shift or external trigger to help them get started.

If you’re a parent of an ADHD kid, you might still shudder at the phrase “online learning” as you recall 2020. You kid with the camera off, eyes glued to YouTube, texting friends under the table while their teacher valiantly tried to hold the class’s attention from a tiny box on the school-issued Chromebook. It’s totally fair if your first reaction to virtual tutoring is skepticism. After all, if their teacher couldn’t hold their attention online, why would this be any different?

Finding the right tutor for your neurodivergent student can be transformative, helping your child build confidence, learn to navigate their academic and executive functioning challenges, and feel supported in who they are. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a tutor for ADHD, Autistic, or other neurodivergent learners.

When learning a new language, individuals of any age can benefit from fun and immersive strategies to make the journey easier. These include listening to educational podcasts, reading in the target language, participating in conversations—even if they seem simple—and enjoying music.

While much attention is placed on supporting younger children to develop executive functioning skills, there is also both a need and supply of coaching focused on supporting executive function skill-building in adolescence and adulthood. Whether you’re a student in college balancing multiple courses, an employee managing complex projects, or an adult trying to maintain work-life balance, executive functioning is the foundation for effective decision-making, achieving goals, and thriving in any environment.

Finding the right tutor for your neurodivergent child can be life-changing! From building confidence to tackling academic challenges, the right fit makes all the difference. 🌟 Our latest guide shares tips on finding a tutor who celebrates your child’s unique strengths, creates personalized learning plans, and supports executive functioning growth. 🧠💡