Predominately Inattentive ADHD: An Overlooked Diagnosis Did you know predominantly inattentive ADHD is commonly overlooked? Children with hyperactive and impulsive behavior tend to draw more attention, prompting parents to seek assessments. However, children with the inattentive ADHD type are characterized as shy, quiet, and forgetful. Picture a teacher telling a parent, “Hi mom, Sally is…
A Short Story About Goal Setting Smart Let me share a short story about goal setting smart. Sean, a former student, faced unique circumstances that hindered his executive functioning skills. Arriving in the US at the age of 8, he moved in with an uncle he had only met twice. Previously, he had lived with…
A Story About Self-Regulation The key to self-regulation is controlling our breath and finding a distraction. However, how breathing is incorporated into your strategy for self-regulation varies based on each individual. Let me give you an example of one of my students Bella. Bella went to a very competitive college, one of the top colleges…
Unlock Your Learning Potential: Mastering Metacognition for Academic Excellence and Lifelong Success Metacognition is the key to academic and life success. By being aware of your own thoughts, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and utilizing the best strategies for different tasks, you can excel in all areas of learning. It’s not just about completing assignments…
” [Building organizational skills are] about building structures for life. These are skills I am going to use forever. These are skills I will use for my life! That is what is really great. It is completely worth everything I have put into it. I am very grateful for EFC. “ Organizational Skills: Journey With…
Our Executive Functions Skills Coaching Make a Difference For many, especially those challenged by executive functions skills, life often feels like a labyrinth of missed opportunities, forgotten tasks, and overwhelming challenges. A world that already seems chaotic can feel even more disordered, leading to mounting fears and anxieties about keeping up and fitting in. This…
Yi Chang Video Introduction Yi Chang was diagnosed with ADD at a young age and wanted to help people who also struggle with executive function disorder. He excelled in life because of his executive function training and the coaches he had. Yi wanted to provide that same opportunity and experience for others by becoming an…
Academic Advice & Resources for Executive Functions Are you looking for the best academic advice and resources to help you reach your goals? If so, you have come to the right place! As an Executive Functions Coach, I specialize in helping students and adults find the best strategies for achieving their academic goals. In our…
Organizational behavior is an essential skill to have in any career. It is the study of how individuals, groups, and organizations interact with one another and how their behavior affects the overall success of the organization. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to learn this behavior so you can become an effective leader in…
Executive Functions Coach Academic Advising & Resources Contact Executive Functions Coaching in Los AngelesAre you looking for the best academic advising and resources to help you reach your goals? If so, you have come to the right place! As an Executive Functions Coach, I specialize in helping students and adults find the best strategies for…
How to Create a 4 Week Productivity Planner A productivity planner is an efficient way to stay organized and maximize your productivity! It is a tool that helps you break down tasks and goals into manageable chunks, so you can better prioritize and stay on track. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to…
When it comes to studying, I often wonder what are better methods to improve learning for students. Executive functions have always been at the core of any successful study session. For those who are new here to EFC, let’s quickly identify key executive functioning skills: initiation, inhibition, working memory, self-control, cognitive flexibility, mental resilience, and…