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ADHD & Executive Functioning: When “Just Try Harder” Isn’t the Answer
A student has an assignment due Friday. They know about it. They understand the material. They want to complete it. But Friday arrives—and the assignment is still unfinished. It can be tempting to label the student as lazy, unmotivated, careless, or irresponsible. But for many students with ADHD, the challenge isn't knowing what to do. It’s managing the executive functioning skills needed to actually do it. What Is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning refers to the me
Oct 43 min read


Attendance Is More Than a Number: Understanding What’s Behind the Empty Seat
Attendance Is More Than a Number: Understanding What’s Behind the Empty Seat When a student is repeatedly absent from school, the first question is often: “Why aren’t they coming to school?” At Let’s Talk About It Inc., we encourage schools to ask a different question: “What might be getting in the way of this student getting to school?” Chronic absenteeism is not always about motivation or a family’s commitment to education. Attendance challenges can be connected to transpor
Sep 212 min read
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