The Executive Function Podcast
Sarah Kesty, Brain Tools School
Helpful, fun, and effective strategies to support everyone's executive function! Learn how to coach yourself, your teen, or your child to manage attention, organize, and plan. We share inspiration for families and individuals with neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and more. We love what we do and are passionate about helping you thrive!
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Nov 28, 2019 • 23min
Ep 2: Why smart kids fail school
This episode asks you to challenge your assumption that the "behaviors" that drive you crazy are choices, not missing skills. Our kid pep talk will reveal three teacher secrets that every kid needs to remember! And our example story may sound just like a kid you know and love!
This week's challenge is available at sarahkesty.com/episode2 (a reflection to start wondering if it's behavior or a missing skill). In this episode, you will hear: 1:06 Meet Aubrie--a brilliant student who lacks executive function; 7:30 2 important differences about Aubrie's success; 9:03 Why smart kids fail; 11:00 Are you making an assumption that inhibits growth and peace?; 11:10 Oh Should!; 15:20 A reflection for a healthier dynamic; 20:00 Pep talk!
I can't wait to hear what you think! Let me know on social or at sarah @ sarahkesty.com. Have a great week and all my love,
Sarah
Audience: Students and parents, school context
Nov 21, 2019 • 21min
What is Executive Function, and why is it the secret sauce for success? Ep 1:
Our first podcast will get you thinking, reflecting, and laughing! Learn what executive function is and why it's been the missing piece to your or your child's school, social, and home puzzles. Talk with you next week and sending all my love,SarahAudience: all ages and contexts Resources: https://www.sarahkesty.com/students
Nov 17, 2019 • 1min
The Executive Function Podcast Official Trailer!
Is your child or student so smart but failing at school? Are you struggling with issues like organization, planning, and self-management? Listen to the executive function podcast, where you'll grow to understand your child as well as learn some ready-to-use tricks for success! Together, we will strategize the struggle! The Executive Function Podcast is coming soon, wherever you listen!
