Events
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Upcoming Events
Dr. Sharon Saline - Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 pm
Strengthen growing brains: Improving executive functioning skills builds competence and confidence for neurodivergent students at home and at school
Are you tired of struggling with your neurodivergent child or teen over school, homework or chores? Would you like to reduce arguments and increase cooperation? In this dynamic and interactive presentation based on current research about the developing brain and neurodivergent learners, Dr. Saline will show you how and why executive functioning skills are critical to child development and getting things done. Offering rare insights into how kids honestly think and feel about living with ADHD and co-occurring conditions, Dr. Saline shares a variety of helpful and practical solutions based on her unique, strength-based approach–the 5 Cs of ADHD™. With a deeper understanding of these skills, you’ll be able to create more effective strategies to nurture cognitive strengths, improve social-emotional functioning, reduce procrastination and overcome daily challenges. Dr. Saline will also address how anxiety and stress affect student motivation and offer techniques for building self-confidence and resilience. You will walk away with easy, practical tools to increase organization, cooperation and family closeness!