Our approach to enhancing your teen's executive functioning is methodical, transparent, and collaborative. At Children’s Speech & Reading Center, our goal is to yield the best outcomes for your teen and family with an easy and effective process.
The journey begins with an informal assessment, with a starting point explanation of what Executive Function is, how the brain works, and gauging each teen’s self-awareness through metacognition. comprehensive evaluation to gauge your child's unique needs and strengths. It's a crucial step in understanding how cognitive inhibition might impact your child's ability to manage tasks and behaviors effectively.
Our coaching sessions are where plans turn into action. These sessions are dynamic and flexible. We make the necessary adjustments based on the group’s evolving needs to ensure continuous improvement in task performance and control of behavior. Our experienced facilitator, Deb Dale, works to break the cycle of creatures of habit to encourage new productive behaviors and thinking patterns.
Ongoing Support and Feedback
The process is rounded out with consistent support and open lines of communication. Regular updates and collaborative meetings ensure that you're always in the loop regarding your child's progress. This ongoing dialogue is key to maintaining a supportive environment that fosters improvement—both in the coaching sessions and at home. We aim to reinforce the skills needed for successful control in teenagers as well as navigate the challenges and milestones from teenage years onward.