Dallas Executive Function Coach
photo via @StockRocketOur Executive Functioning Coaching
Program
Master Executive Functioning with The Ladder Method
Intake & Assessment
The process starts with a phone consultation with one of our client services enrollment specialists. After gaining a thorough understanding of the family's needs, we assign an assessment coach who will carry out a comprehensive evaluation with both the student and their family.
Implementation
After completing a thorough assessment, our evaluation team works hand-in-hand with the Student Success department to create a customized plan. This individualized strategy is designed to strengthen executive functioning skills and is addressed through weekly sessions. The frequency and duration of these sessions are determined by the specific recommendations provided in the assessment report.
Ongoing Evaluation
The assigned coach works closely with the Student Success team to assess progress and pinpoint key opportunities for skill development, whether through strategic implementation or necessary adjustments to the approach.
What is the The Ladder Method difference?
What sets learning Executive Functioning apart from learning it through The Ladder Method?
Proprietary Approach
To achieve optimal results, we recognized the significance of incorporating Candice's strategy. This approach guarantees that we maintain the exceptional quality of our program while providing an effective and impactful solution.
Statistical Success Rates
Our program stands out by utilizing advanced statistical models and comprehensive data analysis to closely track and assess each student's progress.
The milestones you or your child achieve are a reflection of our commitment to success.
Team Work
Our success is driven by the collective strength of our team, resulting in exceptional outcomes.
Instead of relying on just one teacher or therapist, you benefit from the shared expertise and dedication of a diverse group of professionals. This collaborative approach ensures your child receives well-rounded support, fostering their success through The Ladder Method.
Meet Noah Donner Klein
He joined our program in the spring of 2019, and his journey of remarkable transformation began. Through our comprehensive toolbox and proprietary method of instruction focused on developing executive functioning skills, he achieved significant improvements.
Now, having successfully graduated with his major from USC, he has already launched into a thriving career, just one month after completing his degree. His story exemplifies the power of our approach to unlock potential and drive success.
Our Executive Functioning FAQ
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning refers to a set of 8-12 essential skills that individuals rely on to plan, organize, and execute tasks ranging from simple activities like setting the table to more complex ones like playing sports, completing homework, and turning it in on time.
The key skills we focus on include:
Organization
The ability to develop systems and methods for staying organized and keeping things in their proper place is key to maintaining order and efficiency.
In actual use: Challenges with this skill may be seen when a child's homework or papers are frequently tossed into a backpack without organization, or when a student or adult regularly misplaces keys, assignments, or other important items.
Time Management
An ability to accurately estimate the time required to properly plan and execute a task.
In actual use: Difficulty understanding why something wasn’t completed on time, procrastination, or failure to complete most steps before a deadline.
Working Memory
The ability to retain information in one's mind for as long as it is needed.
In actual use: Difficulty remembering directions even after multiple explanations, a struggle to memorize without frequent repetition, and signs of absentmindedness.
Self-Monitoring
The ability to assess one’s performance on a task accurately.
In actual use: Difficulty understanding why they didn’t perform well on an assignment or project.
Planning
The ability to plan the execution of tasks and prioritize them effectively.
In actual use: Difficulty creating a plan to complete a project, presentation, or homework assignments.
Focus/ Attention
The ability to maintain sustained focus on a person or project and smoothly transition to the next task when necessary.
In actual use: Difficulty maintaining focus for the full duration of an activity, interrupting an adult or class with unrelated topics, and struggling to stay on task.
Task Initiation
The ability to independently initiate an assigned task without prompting or supervision.
In actual use: Difficulty getting started on a task or understanding how to proceed with the next step in a sequence of tasks.
Emotional Regulation
The ability to respond appropriately to both positive and negative feedback or instructions.
In actual use: Difficulty controlling emotional reactions, where children or adults may overreact to an issue due to a lack of emotional regulation.
Task Management
The ability to understand the micro-steps and timing involved in a larger project and how to manage those steps in the correct order. See also: planning.
In actual use: Difficulty with task management, including a lack of understanding of the individual steps within a project, how to prioritize them, how to allocate time for each, and determining the correct sequence of actions.
Meta-Cognition
The ability to recognize how one learns best and apply that knowledge to acquire new information.
In actual use: Difficulty or struggle with studying for tests or understanding which learning strategies are most effective for the individual.
Goal Directed Perseverance
The ability to stay focused on the task at hand and persist when faced with challenges.
In actual use: Difficulty staying committed to a task, frequently switching tasks when challenges arise, resulting in several incomplete projects.
Flexibility
The ability to adapt when changes occur, whether in terms of due dates or expectations.
In actual use: Difficulty coping with changes, often leading to emotional outbursts or impulsive behavior.
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