🎥 Independence is Built 🛠️

If you missed our latest ADHDKC Parent Group talk, you're in for a treat! This month's conversation featured Becky Bowe, who shared invaluable insights on supporting children with ADHD, especially in developing executive functioning skills and fostering independence.In this engaging discussion, Becky draws from her experience at Fit Learning to highlight practical tools and techniques that parents and educators can use to help children thrive. Watch the video above to see slides, or listen on Spotify from the link shared on the website view of this newsletter. During her talk, Becky promised resources to those who ask. You can request them here.Topics covered include:✅ Building structured routines to create consistency and stability✅ Using visual supports to aid in task completion and organization✅ Fading assistance gradually to encourage autonomy in kids✅ Managing transitions to reduce meltdowns and improve focus✅ Encouraging motivation through engaging activities and structured support✅ Trial and error in routine-building — starting small for lasting successThis conversation is packed with actionable strategies, from timers and checklists to modeling behaviors, all designed to help kids navigate daily tasks more effectively. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, you'll walk away with concrete techniques to empower children with ADHD in their learning and everyday life.Give it a listen, and let us know what resonates with you! Follow us on Substack to stay updated on future talks, events, and ADHD resources. If you’re reading this as an email, click on the message to bring you to the online version — you can sign up there!A Quick Heads-Up!We’re experiencing a new technical hiccup this month (there’s always something, right?), and unfortunately, the speaker box is cut off in the video. Sorry about that!While the visuals aren’t perfect, the content is still packed with valuable insights and the slides show in full — so we hope you’ll still find it useful. Thanks for your patience, and we appreciate you tuning in despite the glitch!Comment below on topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming months!Chapters00:00 Introduction to ADHDKC and Fit Learning03:11 Understanding Executive Functioning05:59 Strategies for Supporting Independence09:00 The Three-Step Support Cycle11:59 Building Effective Routines14:53 Visual Supports and Environmental Cues17:54 Creating Structured Learning Environments23:21 Encouraging Independence in Daily Routines28:05 Managing Transitions Effectively32:40 Building Motivation and Engagement37:32 Simplifying Choices for Better Decision-Making41:00 Practicing Structures for Success45:50 Navigating Transitions to New Routines This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhdkc.substack.com