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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Executive functioning coach.

But if it has always been an issue, it sounds like undiagnosed ADHD.[/quote]

Is an executive functioning coach a therapist?[/quote]

Not quite. they're someone who helps people learn how hone their executive functioning skills, and for students who need this type of support it's focusing on things like prioritizing, organizing, time management, breaking down assignments into manageable chunks, learning how to prepare for quizzes/tests, plan ahead for longer term assignments. All life long skills that will also help beyond school.  We are using one for our DD who will be entering 7th next year. OP, I'd suggest having your daughter evaluated for ADHD, but it sounds like she may benefit from executive functioning help. [/quote]

NP.  I agree.  If your DD is in FCPS, they have a class for kids (starting in MS and available all through HS) called Strategies for Success that explicitly teaches organization and study skills.  It doesn't take the place of an executive function coach but it is a resource available to all students (meaning you don't have to have an IEP or 504 to be in it).

I would also look into an evaluation to see if ADHD/anxiety/depression are also at work.  I wouldn't schedule one with Stixrud (it's overkill at this point) but with Children's, Kennedy Krieger, etc.  Knowing more about what's going on with your DD will help you determine next steps.  If you post over in the Kids with SN forum, you can get more recommendations.

Think about signing up your DD for summer school.  FCPS offers free summer school (including transportation from hubs to the school site) for kids who have failed (ask me how I know this).  A logical consequence of not passing is to take the class again.  I'd start with any courses required for graduation.  If it's not required for graduation, let it slide and focus on next year.  A lot of kids have struggled this year and while a bad year may prevent her from getting into an Ivy League school, it's not a college-killer.  There are a lot of option for all students seeking an education and your highest priority should be your DD's mental health.

If you're looking for an executive/study coach, Educational Connections has been good for us https://ectutoring.com/about-us-2.  Again, feel free to post over on the Kids with SN forum.  There are a lot of resources there. [/quote]

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