126: ADHD & Executive Functioning - with Michael McLeod, Speech-Language Pathologist

Michael McLeod, MA, CCC-SLP TSSLD is an ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function/ADHD Specialist. Michael focuses on the unique and innovate skill of Internal Language while constructing interpersonal relationships and meaningful varied experiences for students. The evidence-based GrowNOW Model utilizes a holistic approach towards decreasing prompt dependency, fostering independence, strengthening Executive Functions, through the lens of the academic, social, and emotional methodology. Michael is the owner of GrowNOW Therapy Services, LLC, a specialized private practice in Philadelphia, PA. Michael has traveled internationally, presenting and training families and professionals on his unique GrowNOW Treatment Model for fostering Executive Functions & Resiliency. In this episode, we touch on the topics of internal language, a fixed vs. growth mindset, nonverbal vs. verbal working memory, resiliency, understanding executive functioning skills, and more. We also break down some common myths around ADHD, in hopes to help break the stigma around the diagnosis. FOLLOW MICHAEL: INSTA: @grownowtherapy WEBSITE: www.grownowtherapy.com STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK:@trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: [email protected]