Cracking the Code: Understanding Your ADHD Brain
Struggling with focus, organization, or planning? Teens with ADHD can learn strategies for success. This class combines personal experience with practical tools to help you thrive in school and beyond. (ADHD, executive function, teens)
Jamie Walsh
Average rating:
4.3
Number of reviews:(29)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Being a parent of four kids ages 14, 12, 10, and 7, owning my own business as an ADHD coach, AND being diagnosed myself, I understand the challenges of navigating school and life - especially during these constantly changing times! This online class is designed to equip teenagers (ages 13-18) with ADHD with practical strategies to excel in school and navigate everyday life. What will be taught? - Understanding ADHD & Executive Functions: I'll break down the concept of executive functions, the brain skills impacted by ADHD like planning, organization, and focus. - Implementing Strategies: Teens will learn practical tools for tackling common challenges like time management, staying organized, and improving focus. Techniques such as creating schedules, using planners, and managing distractions will be covered. - The Power of 3 S's: The class emphasizes the importance of Structure, Schedule, and Strategies (the 3 S's) for success. We'll delve into each element and provide actionable tips for implementation. How is the class structured? The class follows a clear structure for predictability, but also incorporates flexibility: Lecture format: I'll deliver the core information through engaging and age-appropriate lectures with clear explanations and real-life examples. - Interactive Q&A: I will designate time for Q & A so that students may ask anything they are uncertain about - Pre-submitted questions: To maximize content coverage, I encourage students to submit questions beforehand. Teaching style: My teaching style is interactive and relatable.
Learning Goals
This online class equips teens with ADHD (ages 13-18) with practical tools to manage their symptoms and thrive in school and life. Here's a breakdown of specific learnings:
Understanding ADHD & Executive Functions
What is ADHD?: Learn the core symptoms of ADHD, the different types (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, combined), and how they can manifest in daily life.
Executive Functions Explained: the skills responsible for planning, organization, time management, focus, and emotional regulation.
The Impact of ADHD on Executive Functions
Will Explore how ADHD can affect specific executive functions and create challenges with staying organized, managing time, focusing on tasks, and controlling impulses.
Building Winning Strategies:
- Time Management Techniques: Will Learn practical methods for creating schedules, prioritizing tasks, estimating time needed for assignments, and avoiding procrastination. Tools like planners, timers, and to-do lists will be explored.
- Organization Hacks: Will Discover strategies for staying organized with schoolwork, belongings, and digital files.
- Focus Boosters: Will Explore different methods for improving focus during homework, studying, and test-taking. This includes identifying distractions, managing screen time, and using focus techniques like the Pomodoro Technique.
- Emotional Regulation Skills: Will Learn strategies for managing emotions and impulses that can be challenging with ADHD. This might involve relaxation techniques, self-talk strategies, and recognizing triggers.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is specifically designed to support teens with (or w/o ADHD) through:
Focus on Executive Functions
Practical Strategies
Structure & Flexibility
Accountability
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.3
29reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an ADHD and Executive Function Coach and work with students, children, teens, and adults with or without ADHD. I help clients identify what is working well in their lives and what areas need strengthening. I support my clients as they identify goals, build action plans and develop systems to move them closer toward their goals.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-10 learners per class
