Help Your Child Succeed with an Executive Function Coach

One-on-one coaching to help your child get motivated, organized, and thriving in school

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My son started planning his homework better and his grades immediately improved, thus helping him feel better about himself and his abilities. EF Coaching Parent, Spring 2021

What is Executive Functioning?

Executive functioning is a psychological term for the skills that help us get things done. At Applerouth, we break them down into 6 core skills that can make the difference between stress and success in school.

Setting goals
Prioritizing
Time management
Breaking big assignments into smaller tasks

Creating and maintaining schedules/routines
Using calendars + planners
Keeping track of information + materials

Shifting attention from tasks you like to ones you don't
Keeping attention on a situation or task in spite of distractions or boredom
Working memory - keeping information in mind to complete a task

Making changes when needed
Adjusting to obstacles, setbacks, new information, or mistakes
Tolerating unexpected changes in plans

Getting motivated + starting tasks
Sticking with a task or project to meet a goal
Managing emotions + anxiety
Controlling impulses
Handling frustration
Self-awareness/self-reflection

Knowing when you need help
Asking for help
Finding helpful people, tools, or resources
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses

Achieve More with Improved EF Skills

Better Grades

Increased Confidence

Reduced Frustration

Take the short quiz below to assess your child's executive function skills.

Take Our EF Skills Quiz

Executive Function Skills Are The Foundation for Success

Students with lagging EF skills can experience

Grades that don't meet their potential
Low academic confidence
Frustration and lack of motivation

This is a cycle that can be broken. We can help.

My Applerouth coach helped me realize that when I'm put together and organized school really is not that difficult. Charlie F., High School Student, El Paso, TX

Is Executive Function Coaching Right for Your Child?

Founded by educational psychologist Dr. Jed Applerouth in 2001, Applerouth has helped over 40,000 students build the skills and confidence to achieve their goals. We offer Test Prep, Academic Tutoring, and Executive Function Coaching. Our EF Coaches work with a wide range of students in grades 4 through 12 and college, including: