When first starting SMARTS with a new group of students, I’ll ask them, “What is executive function?” Often a student will say that executive...
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Recently I signed up for a Human Brain, Human Learning course, and I had no idea what to expect. The first day, I walked into a classroom full of...
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Games are a great way to teach students with learning differences. Playing board games and card games allows students to practice a number of...
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Extracurricular activities are crucial for kids with ADHD. When school is a challenge, extracurriculars offer another chance to feel ‘good...
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Check out part one of this post here. Shifting, or cognitive flexibility, is one of the key principles of good executive function and one of the...
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Shifting, or cognitive flexibility, is one of the key components of executive function and a cornerstone of the SMARTS program. We define...
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Cognitive flexibility, or shifting, is one of the most important aspects of executive function for students to understand. However, I have found...
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Understanding cognitive flexibility is key to improving a student’s executive function abilities. However, kids are often confused by what...
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Taking notes helps students focus on important information, increases comprehension, and supports memory. Students with ADHD/Executive...
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