Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and School
Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and School There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented child struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your “smart but scattered” child might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Or, do you often hear your child say? "I told you, I'll do it later." "I forgot to turn in the stupid application." "Could you drive me to school? I missed the bus again." "I can't walk the dog--I have too much homework!" If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. This positive, science-based program promotes teens' independence by building their executive skills--the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions. Please join us on: Monday, April 20, 2015 Timberlane Middle School ~ Cafeteria (51S Timberlane Drive, Pennington, NJ 08534) 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Dr. Peg Dawson will discuss the latest in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial “executive skills”--the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Small changes can add up to big improvements. Please RSVP: [email protected] ********************************************************************* Dr. Dawson received her doctorate in school/child clinical psychology from the University of Virginia. She worked as a school psychologist for 16 years in Maine and New Hampshire, and, for the past 20 years has worked at the Center for Learning and Attention Disorders in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she specializes in the assessment of children and adults with learning and attention disorders. Along with her colleague, Dr. Richard Guare, she has authored several books. This workshop is free and is generously being funded by the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation and the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. On a first come, first serve basis a limited number of books will be available for purchase on April 20, 2015.
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