ADHD and Executive Functioning in the Mainstream Classroom 

This workshop will address best practice for balancing the needs of the individual child with ADHD/Executive Functioning deficits and the other children in the classroom.  We will discuss the specific tools and strategies needed to reach your most challenging children and help them become compliant and cooperative.

 Training Objectives:

•  Define what Executive Functioning is and the specific ways it impacts students’ ability to utilize classroom learning and perform curriculum objectives
•  Improve children’s cooperation, problem solving skills, and advocacy skills by increasing their Self-Awareness and Self-Talk skills
•   Design subtle changes in classroom structure and environment to improve time management, organizational skills and study skills that will benefit all children, not just those who have ADHD.
•  Develop strategies to support slower processing speeds, weaker working memories, poor time management skills, and more
•  Learn how teaching students basic brain science can them reduce their stress, increase their focus and effort, and be more successful.

Supplementary materials and resources provided for teachers, parents, and students to manage homework, home/school communication, study-skills, behavior and more.

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Cindy Goldrich, Ed. M., ACAC, is a Mental Health Counselor, Certified ADHD Coach and Teacher Trainer who works nationally with parents, teachers, and related services professionals for the education, treatment and support of children with ADHD and Executive Function Deficits. Cindy is creator and lead facilitator of the highly-acclaimed workshops Calm and Connected: Parenting Children with ADHD©. She is the author of 8 Keys for Parenting Children with ADHD. Cindy is co-founder of the Long Island Professionals ADHD Consortium, serves on the board of CHADD Nassau, does public speaking, and maintains a private practice.