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How to Advocate for Executive Function, ADHD, with Sarah Kesty

Parents (teachers, you’ll like this one too), learn some phenomenal insight and tips about how to advocate for your child with Executive Function challenges. My good friend Sarah Kesty of The Executive Function Podcast and I planned a few advocacy sessions for you, and this is the first. Check out her work here: https://sarahkesty.com/ In gratitude & service, Seth

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2022 Annual Review

2022 Annual Review Hi parents, teachers, therapists! I guess this is an annual review of sorts, for those who want to know what I’ve been up to. Below, I put together a bulleted list of all the things you may be interested in knowing about, as well as some other thoughts I want to share. I have never done this before, and I hope ya like it! Also, comment below if you have more questions and I WILL edit this page to answer them!

I always try to be “succinct” in updates, but today I’m going to be more detailed than usual for y’all.
Thanks for reading this, it means the world to me because this is my life’s work, and you are literally who I serve! I am so grateful to live a life where I have the opportunity to serve in this capacity, and so deeply grateful to you for allowing me to serve, because I love what I do and feel like the luckiest person alive to get to do this work.
Why I haven’t been posting as many videos lately? I have been extremely busy behind the scenes, working 6-7 days a week for the past year, I wake up and get to a massive list of projects and tasks. I go until my brain stops, then go outdoors, work out, see humans or something to balance myself! But I love what I’m creating, and wouldn’t change it. Here are some of the irons in the fire:
Coaching: I’m still working with families/students I coach.
Email: This is my least favorite coal, not because I don’t like to hear from you, but because I can’t keep up with it. Ugh. If you want to contact me, here’s my actual contact page, which makes it easier. My actual “suggestion box” is here (if you have ideas for the new site, summit, youtube, whatever)
Programs: I still run online programs. I’m improving how I do these for y’all, more details to come late summer.
Events: I do a lot of workshops and presentations for schools, parent groups, organizations. Some are free and open to the public, they are listed here >
YouTube: Most of you are subscribed here to my site, but I have a great youtube channel, and would you mind subscribing please? It’s free, they don’t email you or anything unless you set up alerts, but when you click subscribe, commenting sometimes, click like on my videos, it DEFINITELY helps my channel grow, and I work hard to get my message out there (run-on sentence, I know). Check it out here >
VLOG/PODCAST/ARTICLES: I made a bunch of new vlog videos and have been trying to get them edited professionally, so I have a bunch in the queue but are not ready to publish yet. Bear with me as I get back to regular videos asap.
TEFOS Summit: Ok, I am really excited to share with you some of this year’s changes!!! I’ve been doing a lot behind the scenes for the upcoming summit this August, getting new experts, and working on tons of moving pieces for that. I’m changing the format so expert sessions are shorter and more focused on concrete strategies you can implement, have an incredible new workbook to guide you through the event so you can experience it more like an in-person conference focused on intensive learning experiences, so you walk away feeling like you are on a whole next level as far as understanding how to support your kiddo!.
NEW SITE! Finally! On top of all that, every day for the past 6 months or so, I have been rebuilding my site from the ground up! I have wanted to redesign my site for years, literally, but I’m not a designer. I’m fortunate to have the best assistant on Earth, Dani, and she’s been helping me redesign everything since at least October 2021. My current site, if you look at this page, the homepage, etc, has never been how I wanted it: I’m too verbose, it’s not easy enough to navigate, etc.. We have taken countless suggestions from YOU about how to make it better, and I’m announcing it now, because FINALLY there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m hesitant to say this, but I will: we should be live by the end of May! I have new free resources for you that are EASY to find, made it easier to search blog content for tips, will be turning vlogs into articles AND podcast soon so you can choose more of what you want, (I already do transcripts), the layout is SOOO much easier for you to find what you need, I’m redoing my courses, and much more! This has been a massive process, but I am finally proud of it and feel like it will serve you much better.
My blog has grown since I started in 2012, to over 75,ooo followers in over 40 countries! Thanks for sharing my work in this small niche!

In gratitude and service, Seth Perler

Students, The 3 Types of CLUTTER (and what to do about it) 🤪

Students, do you want a more organized life? Decluttering helps because clutter interferes in so many ways, and in this video I break down the 3 main types, why it even matters, and what to do about it. In gratitude & service, Seth

How to stop boy’s aggression?

Parents, teachers, therapists, in this video Tosha Schore helps us understand how to support boys during these difficult times, and helps us see the common misunderstandings about aggressive behaviors. She also offers excellent insights you can apply to help these boys. Free Workshop How to Stop Your Boy’s Aggression In gratitude & service, Seth

“Isn’t everyone a little ADD?”

Parents, teachers, therapists, I have gotten this question so many times, “Isn’t everyone a little ADD?” Um, no. In this new vlog I explain why, talk about if there is actually a GIFT of ADD, how we all have EF challenges at times, brain development and how when we are misinformed, we can make things worse even though we’re trying to help. In gratitude and service, Seth Perler

Differentiation for Parents & Teachers. Support Neurodiversity Better, AND Executive Function

How exactly do teachers meet the needs of ALL kids? Great teachers all have at least one thing in common, they “differentiate” well. Differentiation is about how teachers meet the very different needs of all students, and learning about how this is done can help parents and teachers to better understand the kids they are trying to help. Here I break down the core elements so you can apply it to your situation. In gratitude & service, Seth

🗂 My Best Organizational Tip Ever, you might not even like it

Parents and teachers, watch this first, but I am speaking to students in this one. I do a lot of teaching students about “how to get organized” and have walked hundreds of kids through organizational processes that are game changers. Today I’ll teach you one of the most powerful tips I know! In gratitude & service, Seth

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How to Evaluate COLLEGE adhd, 2e, ef support programs?

There are 2 types of college students with ef challenges: Those that are actually ready to take the action, and those that are not. Here I’ll break down my key ideas that help evaluate college support programs for adhd, 2e, or other students with executive functioning struggles. Here’s the note that inspired this video: “Hi Seth! Not sure if you will see this but it’s worth a shot. I’m a pediatric OT and mother of two 2 e kids. I’ve been following you for years and your strategies have been so so helpful. My kids are getting ready for college and we are trying to figure out which colleges on the east coast truly have 2e support and which are just fluff. Do you have a list you trust or a go to? I have found several but they are very vague and I don’t have any way to really evaluate them. Any help would be SOOOOO appreciated. Also, thanks for sharing your story. I realized that I’m also 2e and had a very similar experience in college. Thank you for all you are doing to help our kids!” In gratitude & service, Seth

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How to Teach Younger Kids Executive Function Skills

Here I respond to an email I received from a parent: “I have been a fan of your stuff but most of it is for older kids. I’m an adult with at least ADHD I have a son on the Spectrum and also has ADHD. I’m also a special education teacher for kindergarten age students. I think executive functions are a challenge to teach to younger children because there aren’t a ton of resources directed for small children. I wanted to write and ask you if you knew are there any resources are programs for teaching small children about executive functions and ways that they can support and help themselves. I’m looking for a way to directly teach small children about executive functions and how they can help themselves.”

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13 Executive Functions Assessment NEW!

Parents, teachers, therapists, here’s an Executive Function Assessment I created, which I hope is exceptionally helpful for you. I made it detailed enough to help you understand what’s going on, and I also wrote everything in non-clinical language to make concepts crystal clear. Enjoy! And please share my work and leave a comment with your thoughts about the 13 executive functions I list. Download free pdf assessment here >

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