Page 6 - Southern Exposure - March '25

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Smart But Scattered Adolescent Workshop

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist

A parent described activities to learn executive functioning skills related to Adolescents face academic pressures, social dynamics,
her son to me, “Sam is organization, planning, time management, memory, and and life changes. Teens with strong executive functioning
struggling with school and attention. The group size is limited to 12 students. We use skills can handle uncertainty and stressful situations with
his grades. This year in classroom instruction combined with games, scenarios, more resilience. By understanding and supporting the
sixth grade he is struggling and videos to illustrate points and practice skills. Students development of these skills, your student can improve
with the workload, receive written handouts to keep which summarize the their ability to navigate the complexities of adolescence
executive functioning, and new skills. and prepare for greater independence as they grow
expectations of the grade. Developing executive functioning skills is an ongoing into adulthood. Join us so your student can learn these
The demands are more. process in adolescence, and teens often need instruction important skills for success.
I constantly have to stay to improve these areas. Weak executive functioning skills Call (561) 625-4125 if you would like to sign up or if
on top of him or he’d be can impact academic performance, relationships, and you need school neuropsychological testing for dyslexia,
failing.” This mom was overall well-being, so interventions like workshops and ADHD, autism, or to give you understanding and answers
describing her son’s executive functioning weaknesses. coaching can be helpful if your teen struggles in these about your child. Learn more at www.JimForgan.com/
He was smart but scattered. Executive functioning skills areas. executive.
are crucial for success in school, social settings, and
everyday life.
This month I am offering an in-person one-day
executive functioning course for students in grades six
through nine. Your student can join us fun, interactive

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