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In this podcast episode, Ann Dolan, an expert on ADHD and executive function skills, discusses proven strategies and systems to help students with ADHD overcome challenges such as disorganization, procrastination, and missed deadlines. She emphasizes the importance of establishing sustainable systems rather than relying on quick fixes, and covers topics such as organization, prioritization, and different types of procrastination.
Dolan provides practical tips and techniques, including using tools like timers, breaking down assignments into manageable tasks, and implementing routines like the 'launching pad' for organized mornings. She also explores strategies for addressing different types of procrastination styles, such as the 'crisis maker,' 'worrier,' and 'perfectionist,' and offers advice on fostering open communication with children.
Throughout the episode, Dolan stresses the value of developing self-awareness, metacognition, and executive function skills in students with ADHD. She acknowledges the challenges parents face and encourages seeking outside help when needed, whether from coaches, tutors, or educational resources.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Establish sustainable systems and routines instead of relying on quick fixes or hacks.
- Break down large assignments into smaller, manageable tasks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Use tools like timers, calendars, and planners to improve time management and organization.
- Understand and address different types of procrastination styles with specific strategies.
- Foster open communication with children and encourage self-awareness and metacognition.
- Seek outside help from coaches, tutors, or educational resources when needed.
- Prioritize developing executive function skills like organization, planning, and task initiation.
- Be patient and understand that change takes time, especially for resistant or struggling students.
Top Episodes Quotes
“Systems, if you will, instead of quick fixes. So let's start with that first executive function skill I mentioned, organization.“ by Ann Dolan
― This quote highlights Dolan's emphasis on establishing sustainable systems rather than relying on quick fixes, and introduces the topic of organization, which is a key focus of the episode.“Teaching kids to prioritize their rocks again, breaking those big rocks into manageable pieces so it doesn't feel overwhelming. And for these students, sometimes they don't do great with a timer. Sometimes there are kids that need to break things down in another way.“ by Ann Dolan
― This quote highlights Dolan's recommendation to help students prioritize and break down large assignments into smaller, manageable tasks, and acknowledges that different strategies may work for different students, such as using timers or alternative methods of task breakdown.“We want to stop that from happening this year, that's for sure. So one thing that's helpful at the beginning of the year when it comes to organization is certainly setting up the child study space to make sure that they have a place conducive for learning that they can get their homework done.“ by Ann Dolan
― This quote emphasizes the importance of establishing an organized and conducive study space for students with ADHD at the beginning of the school year, as a way to promote better organization and productivity.“The good news is that there are ways. We can't always fix them, but we can absolutely support them and get around them to make life definitely easier.“ by Ann Dolan
― This quote offers a hopeful perspective, acknowledging that while ADHD and associated challenges cannot always be 'fixed,' there are strategies and support systems available to make life easier for students with ADHD and their families.
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ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
9/3/24
Ann Dolin, M.Ed., explains what a sustainable system looks like and how it can be a game changer for a student with ADHD, plus proven strategies to help your child effectively use a calendar system, maintain organizational routines, and more.
Organization System for Students with ADHD: More Resources
- Sign Up: ADHD @ School: A Free Class for Parents
- Download: 3 Rules for Organizing Your Child
- Read: Back-to-School Supplies Every Student with ADHD Needs
- Read: Be On Time! How to Teach Sequence and Schedules
- eBook: 7 Core Executive Functions in Children & Teens
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #517 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/organization-system-back-to-school-adhd/
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