** This class covers many executive function areas and can be taken by students with or without an ADHD diagnosis. **

I am nearly finished with my child psychology degree specializing in mental health and brain development. My own son was diagnosed with ADHD and we have been riding the waves ever since :) 

What might ADHD look like? 

-Excessive energy
-Impulsiveness (acting without thinking)
-Being easily distracted
-Difficulties multitasking
-Frequent mood swings
-Disorganization
-Restlessness
-Problems prioritizing
-Poor time management
-Difficulty finishing tasks
-Irritability and angry outbursts
-Difficulty managing stress

Even without an ADHD diagnosis, many students struggle with some of the same symptoms! This class is short, supportive, multi-sensory, and highly interactive; designed to work with students' needs! *Notes are provided after each class for an opportunity to review material covered that week. 

While having fun, our classroom goals are the following:

-Improve core areas of activity, attention, and impulsivity.
-Identify and change thoughts and behaviors so that students can manage daily activities with fewer difficulties.
-Manage stress and impulse control. 
-Improve study skills, organization, and task completion rates.

WHAT'S COVERED IN CLASS: 

What is ADHD; what parts of the brain are affected? - We'll watch a short animation that breaks the science down into bite-sized pieces that make it easy to understand. We will also cover reward pathways, brain chemicals, and much more!

Getting organized: School, goals, and keeping a clean environment. 

Nutrition: Vitamins that help with brain function such as Omega-3,  Vit B and C! Plus the importance of sleep. 

Time management: Pomodoro timer, eat the frog, time blocking, and the Eisenhower Matrix. With ADHD it can be hard to keep track of time unless we learn to externalize time! 

Impulse control - What is the reward center and how can we use it to our advantage?
Spongebob episode clip: Part of season 2 episode 17 will be played in class. This episode perfectly depicts the infamous ADHD "task paralysis."


**This class is intended to be educational in nature and is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment.