Best Executive Function Coach In Chicago, IL
photo via @StockRocketThe Ladder Method Executive Functioning Coaching Program
Discover Executive Functioning the Ladder Method Way
Intake & Assessment
The journey begins with a phone consultation with one of our specialized client services enrollment experts. After gaining a comprehensive understanding of the family's needs, we designate an assessment coach who conducts an in-depth evaluation involving both the student and their family.
Implementation
Following the comprehensive assessment, our evaluation team collaborates with the Student Success department to craft a tailored plan. This customized approach is aimed at improving executive functioning skills, which are worked on during weekly sessions. The frequency and length of these sessions are based on the recommendations provided in the assessment report.
Ongoing Evaluation
The assigned coach works in close partnership with the Student Success team to continuously monitor progress, pinpointing opportunities for further development through strategic execution or necessary adjustments.
What Sets The Ladder Method Apart?
What distinguishes learning Executive Functioning from learning it through The Ladder Method?
Our Proprietary Approach
For optimal results, we rely on implementing Candice’s method, a proven strategy that ensures we maintain the high standards of our program while delivering effective, impactful solutions.
Proven Success Through Data
Our program stands out by utilizing advanced statistical models and thorough data analysis to meticulously track and assess each student's progress.
Your or your child's success milestones reflect the effectiveness of our approach.
Team Collaboration
Our success is driven by the combined expertise of our team, leading to exceptional outcomes.
Instead of relying on a single teacher or therapist, you benefit from a collective of professionals dedicated to supporting your child’s success through The Ladder Method’s comprehensive approach.
Meet Noah Donner Klein
Noah joined us in the spring of 2019. Hear about his remarkable improvement using our unique tools and proprietary instruction method focused on executive functioning skills.
He has since graduated from USC and embarked on a thriving career just one month after completing his degree.
Our Executive Functioning FAQ
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning encompasses 8 to 12 critical skills that people utilize to plan and complete tasks, from setting the table to playing sports, completing homework, and turning it in.
These are the skills we focus on:
Organization
The ability to create systems to stay organized and easily locate items.
In practice: You might find your child's homework or papers haphazardly tossed into a backpack, and they may frequently lose keys or assignments.
Time Management
The capacity to accurately estimate how long a task will take, enabling proper planning and execution.
In practice: This looks like procrastination, not completing steps on time, or failing to understand why something wasn’t finished on schedule.
Working Memory
The ability to retain information for as long as it is needed.
In practice: Difficulty remembering instructions, even after repeated explanations, or the need for constant repetition to memorize something, which may resemble absentmindedness.
Self-Monitoring
The skill to evaluate how well one is performing on a task.
In practice: Not understanding why they didn’t do well on an assignment or project.
Planning
The capacity to plan, prioritize, and execute a series of tasks.
In practice: Struggling to create a plan for completing a project, presentation, or homework assignment.
Focus/ Attention
The ability to maintain focus on a task or person and transition to the next task when required.
In practice: Inability to sustain focus, frequently interrupting with unrelated topics.
Task Initiation
The ability to start tasks independently, without prompting from an adult.
In practice: Difficulty beginning tasks or understanding the next step in a sequence of activities.
Emotional Regulation
The ability to manage emotional responses appropriately to feedback or instructions.
In practice: Overreacting to situations, showing difficulty in controlling emotions, particularly in response to criticism or unexpected changes.
Task Management
The skill of understanding the smaller steps within a larger project and managing them in the correct sequence. (See also "Planning.")
In practice: Struggling to recognize the micro-steps of a project, prioritize them, allocate time for each, and determine the correct order.
Meta-Cognition
The ability to understand one’s learning process and apply it effectively to acquire new knowledge.
In practice: Difficulty studying for tests or identifying the most effective learning strategies for oneself.
Goal Directed Perseverance
The capacity to stay focused on a task and push through challenges without giving up.
In practice: Abandoning tasks when faced with challenges, leaving multiple projects incomplete.
Flexibility
The ability to adapt when expectations or deadlines shift.
In practice: Struggling to adjust to changes, leading to outbursts or impulsive behavior.
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