Fast Forward College Coaching
HELP YOUR STUDENT UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF TIME, FIND TOOLS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING & CREATE HABITS THAT WILL LEAD TO SUCCESS AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL.
Anyone can struggle with executive functioning skills - even those without a diagnosed disability.
Executive functioning weaknesses can occur alongside other diagnoses such as: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Dyslexia and other conditions.
EF struggles can look like:
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Messy or disorganized backpack, bedroom, or desk
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Completing homework but forgetting to turn it in
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Waiting until the last minute to start a task and then feeling overwhelmed
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Have difficulty breaking down large assignments into smaller steps
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Struggles paying attention and remembering details
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Difficulty with writing production
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If these statements sound familiar, you are not alone and you are in the right place!
What Does High School Coaching Look Like?
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Supporting students who are academically capable but struggle with some level of executive functioning weakness.
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Focus on holistic success (beyond academics) and apply EF skills to structure daily schedules, managing their class schedule and responsibilities & improving their ability to advocate for their needs and wants.
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​Identify strategies and tools to get students on track academically, continue academic success or develop systems to help students reach short-term or long-term academic goals.
Strategies used include:
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Reflection and evaluation of past decisions and outcomes in order to identify strengths and weakness
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Learning and identifying study skills and test preparation that match the student's learning style
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Providing strategies to help students independently regulate and manage their free time
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Setting short-term and long-term goals then identifying steps needed to accomplish these goals
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Supporting students in developing self-advocacy and communication skills to talk with professors, teachers, school counselors, and disability office staff
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Organizing class syllabi to set a plan for completing assignments