The Executive Function Podcast

Team,

You'll love hearing from Jeff Snyder, an autistic adult who speaks nationally in support of neurodiversity. Jeff shares his personal strategies and an incredible story about how he realized he had autism! In the show, Jeff also shares and recommends others in the neurodiverse community, including: Jeff Snyder's Going the Distance Blog and Speaking; Equally Fit; Uniquely Human. 

Thanks for listening and all my love,

Sarah

Hey Kid,

Did you know that I can predict your grades, your energy, and your schedule based on the month? And no, I'm not psychic! School terms follow a pattern, and those patterns of demands, interest, and energy levels can be predicted--and supported with strategies! When you listen, let the feelings simmer for a bit: you're not alone, and there's lots of hope! Because for every challenge (predicted or not), there's a strategy to support your brain and get you through! 

All my love, you school rollercoaster rider, you! 

Sarah 

Team,

This week we get to hear from the brilliant Emily Kircher-Morris who specializes in supporting kids with Twice Exceptional brains---meaning they are highly intelligent and also needing support with executive function! Sound familiar? She shares some great strategies and perspectives with us, all the while letting her love for our innovative kids shine! You will love her insights and her personal story (she challenged her teacher about the utility of rewriting spelling words after she'd mastered them! Sounds familiar again, right?)

You can find Emily's Neurodiversity Podcast here, and order her book, "Teaching Twice Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom" here.

In the show, we talk about the Book, Punished By Rewards by Alfie Kohn (none of these are affiliate links; just sharing great info).

All my love,

Sarah

No one would be cool with shaming someone who had a visible disability, yet the assuming, blaming, and shaming is loaded onto people with executive function challenges. Jump on this ride as we explore how to rethink our approach to invisible struggles. This week's pep talk is one of my BEST, and it starts at 13:25. 

All my love, Sarah

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Are the kids (and schools) alright? Things stink in schools everywhere. But, maybe they only stink differently? And, of course, we can strategize the school struggles! In this episode, we'll explore why studenting (and teaching) is so darn hard right now by taking an empathy walk. We'll think about all of the changing executive function demands on all of us right now, and you'll learn the 2 best strategies for helping your student, no matter what they are struggling with. There's hope. There's humor. And a ton of strategies for you to try now! Pep talk for kids is at 20:30. 

All my love,

Sarah

Team, Meet Wonder Woman II, Getrude Matshe. This international speaker uses loads of executive function to stay organized, collaborative, effective, and inspired. She's helping the world and our community with her message of hope and triumph. Learn how she manages worldwide events, speaks globally, and runs a publishing business, all in the name of raising funds for others! 

Mentioned in today's show are: HerStory Circle

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Getrude's Story 

My interview on the Power of Education

Back to school blues, anxiety, and excitement are very real (for our kids and for us!) How do you approach preparing when you're not even sure what to expect? How do you explain to a new teacher (or several) what your kid needs, how they learn best, and where is that copy of the IEP or 504 anyway? Listen, we hear you. This episode has quick and effective ways to prepare yourself and your kid for the return to physical school! 

And, if you're looking for the BEST resource to get ready for the year, with a deeper understanding of your child, join me, Seth Perler, and other experts at The Executive Function Online Summit August 20-22, 2021. It's FREE to register, and it just might change your life! 

All my love, Sarah

Let's make your home executive function-friendly! If your brain just kind of organizes itself, it may be tricky to understand the types of supports your child needs for their executive function growth. Conversely, if your brain is naturally disorganized, you may know what to do but have difficulty doing it. Either way, there's a strategy for that struggle too, my Tribe! Seth Perler is our honored guest on the show today, where we dive into his top recommendations for making your home executive function-friendly. 

Want more of this awesomeness? Join us at the Executive Function Online Summit August 2021! 

Sign up for The Executive Function Online Summit (Tefos) Free weekend event! August 20th-22nd, 2021. bit.ly/tefos21 

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Seth's website

P.S. Thank you to all who reached out while the show was on an unplanned break. My health took me by surprise, but it's getting better every day. Thanks for the love! I won't leave you hanging again. In fact, I'm strategizing to make future episodes as a just-in-case we hit health bumps in the road again. You are amazing, Tribe! All my love to you! 

Lacking motivation to finish the school? Maybe not! Let's massage your perspective a bit with exploring why you and your child may be feeling low "motivation" these days---and what to do about it! There's a strategy for every struggle! All my love, Sarah

Hi Tribe, 

Working hard on improving your missing skills can be, well, hard work. But, what if we added a twist of fun? Learn with me and our guest, Amy Baez, from Playapy! She shares some tips on how to make therapy feel less burdensome and more engaging! Find more about Amy at playapy.com or her YouTube Channel! She has some great resources and themed games for developing executive function skills, too! All my love, Sarah