Episode 31: Understanding Executive Function. A Conversation with Seth Perler.
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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Seth Perler, an executive function coach who overcame his academic struggles and now offers hope to children facing similar challenges. 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. This episode also explores:Β  πŸ”₯ the double-edged sword of labels πŸ”₯ tensions that teachers face πŸ”₯ the impact of recognizing every student's potential πŸ”₯ and so much more! 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.Β  Join us for an episode that's not just about learning but about understanding, empathizing, and empowering learners. 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. At the heart of it, Seth helps struggling learners navigate a baffling system so they can launch a successful future. And it all has to do with Executive Function. His weekly vlog at SethPerler.com gives game-changing answers in a sea of misguided educational fluff. RELEVANT LINKS: Seth's websiteπŸŽ™οΈ ABOUT THE PODCAST πŸŽ™οΈ The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments. Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. ✍️ GOT A BURNING QUESTION? ✍️ We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to [email protected]. Let's dive into the conversation together! πŸ”— IMPORTANT LINKS πŸ”— πŸ”₯ Want more KindlED content? πŸ’™ Connect with us πŸ’Œ Subscribe to The Sunday Spark πŸ’™ Interested in starting a microschool? πŸ’™ Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today ➑️ Start My Microschool
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