Season 1 Top 10 | #2 Understanding Executive Function. A Conversation with Seth Perler.

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We're continuing summer break with #2 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes.
Can a child's self-esteem and academic performance be profoundly impacted by the labels they receive? This is one of the many crucial questions we explore in our re-release of a cherished episode with Seth Perler, a passionate advocate for children with ADHD and executive function challenges. Kaity and Adriane dive into the significant effects of inhibited dopamine function on children's behavior and development. They discuss learning differences, emphasizing the importance of advocating for each child's unique strengths and addressing the systemic roadblocks that can hinder their progress.
You'll leave this episode with actionable strategies to assist children grappling with executive function hurdles. Whether establishing a curated study environment or breaking down organizational skills into color-coded victories, we look beyond the typical toolbox, encouraging positive reinforcement and the delicate art of advocacy without hovering.
In this episode, we share our journeys from struggling students to empowered educators and advocates for kids with executive function challenges. Hear how negative labels shaped our self-esteem and academic performance, and how a chance job working with children kindled our passion for teaching. We also critique the disconnect between educational administrators and the real-world challenges faced by teachers and students, underscoring the need to nurture each child's strengths and interests to help them thrive.
We also provide practical strategies for managing executive function challenges, such as using planners and organizing personal spaces, and we delve into the relationship between executive function and sensory issues, particularly in twice-exceptional (2E) children.
This episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt stories, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to make a difference in a child's life.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Seth wears many hats in the Executive Function, Neurodiversity, ADHD, 2e, and Education worlds: activist, coach, speaker, educator, vlogger, and guy who cares about seeing outside-the-box kids succeed. Seth also runs TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit.
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1. Understanding Executive Function With Seth Perler (00:00:00)

2. Finding Purpose and Passion in Education (00:06:17)

3. The Impact of Childhood Labels (00:18:40)

4. Understanding Sensory Challenges in Executive Function (00:24:09)

5. Practical Strategies for Executive Function (00:36:46)

6. Be the Squeaky Wheel (00:49:34)