Adam Creasy, Author at EdPsyched

Executive Function and ADHD

Today's post comes from a good friend and colleague, Megan Barnett. Megan recently formed her own executive function coaching company, The Learning Collective, here in Austin, Texas. She is one of the best resources for understanding executive functioning, and I'm happy to have her insight today. What is Executive Function Coaching and is it right for my child? Guest Post by Megan Barnett After an initial diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming when trying to figure out what the best course of action is to support your child with ADHD. It's common to see the recommendation “work with an Executive Function [...]

By Adam Creasy|January 24th, 2023|Academic Mentoring, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Organization, Study Skills|0 Comments

Identifying and Treating Anxiety

During my time as a high school counselor, I worked with hundreds of students in a wide-range of capacities. For some, I was simply another adult on campus. But for others, I provided much-needed social and emotional support. One of the most prevalent challenges I witnessed for the high schoolers was anxiety. Even the most well-adjusted teens seemed susceptible to anxiety from time to time. Although I no longer work directly in schools, I continue to see the effects of anxiety on children, adolescents, and adults. Anxiety is one of the more common conditions I diagnose. In fact, the Institute [...]

By Adam Creasy|December 5th, 2022|Accommodations, Anxiety, Evaluation, Social Emotional Learning|0 Comments

What are Executive Function Skills?

When I formed EdPsyched in 2008, my main area of focus was providing executive function support to students diagnosed with learning differences. Although the concept of “executive function” has been around since the 1970s, it was still a relatively unfamiliar idea to most families (and clinicians) as recently as the 2000s. Today, the term “executive function” is well-known and, in all honesty, somewhat of a catchy buzzword or phrase when discussing child development. But what exactly is executive functioning, and how does one obtain it? The History In 1973, Karl Pribram coined the term “executive function” to refer to frontal [...]

By Adam Creasy|October 17th, 2022|ADHD, Evaluation, Organization, Social Emotional Learning|0 Comments

The Best Time for an Evaluation is…

With the school year up and running for most students, September is typically the month where parents and students begin to settle in for the year. Classrooms are established, students’ schedules are solidified, and the novelty of a new school year is wearing off. September is historically the slowest month for me for evaluations. Since 2018, when I first began offering neuropsychological evaluations, I have consistently seen fewer students in September than any other month of the year. This is true for ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities. So, does this mean it is a good time for your [...]

By Adam Creasy|September 18th, 2022|ADHD, Evaluation, Learning Disabilities|0 Comments

Are Virtual Evaluations Good?

About this time last year, I wrote a post outlining five reasons one may consider a virtual neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation. At the time, COVID-19 was still very much disrupting the way we interacted, and schools were faced with tough decisions regarding in-person versus remote learning once again. For many parents, virtual evaluations still made sense given the continued dominance of COVID-19. Fortunately, we are in a much better place as we enter the 2022-2023 school year. COVID-19 is under control, and children as young as 6 months are now eligible for a vaccine. Talk of remote learning has pretty [...]

By Adam Creasy|August 4th, 2022|ADHD, Evaluation, Learning Disabilities|0 Comments

How to Test for Adult ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most widely diagnosed conditions among children in the United States. The vast majority of individuals I know with ADHD are under the age of 18. But what happens when an adult expresses concerns with his or her ability to remain focused, alert, attentive, or engaged? What about adults who have difficulty keeping track of important items, completing tasks at work, sustaining social relationships, or simply remembering important dates? I would estimate that about 10% of the clients I work with are over the age 18 and present with these particular challenges. Often, the first [...]

By Adam Creasy|July 9th, 2022|Accommodations, ADHD, Evaluation|0 Comments

How to Transition Successfully to High School

In my last post, I discussed the many obstacles that middle schoolers face, particularly when transitioning from elementary school. This transition is arguably the most difficult of the schooling phases, as so many developmental changes are occurring in a relatively short period of time. The good news is that by the time kids finish 8th grade, many of them have developed sufficient executive function skills that allow them to manage their own academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Nevertheless, as we consider how to successfully transition to high school, further challenges remain. Today I want to examine the main hurdles to [...]

By Adam Creasy|June 13th, 2022|Academic Mentoring, Academics, ADHD, College Application, Learning Disabilities, Social Emotional Learning|0 Comments

How to Transition Successfully to Middle School

teenage student giving thumb up while using laptop In my last post, we looked at a theoretical framework for child and adolescent development. The big takeaway was the importance and necessity of transitions. No matter the theoretical framework, all children advance through numerous stages. Those who are able to transition smoothly are usually the ones who experience the most successful (and least stressful) journeys. As noted in the last post, the transition to middle school occurs right around the age of 11 or 12, depending on the student’s birthday. The confounding part of this process is that this [...]

By Adam Creasy|May 5th, 2022|Academic Mentoring, Social Emotional Learning|0 Comments

Understanding Childhood Transitions

Recently I was asked to do a presentation with a large corporation, with the focus on how to raise children successfully during the middle and high school years. As a former high school counselor and middle school principal, I was excited for this opportunity; I know firsthand how difficult it is to navigate these years, both for parents and for students. When considering the successful navigation of the middle and high school years, we must first understand the inherent obstacles children and adolescents experience during these times. While there are countless theories that breakdown the development of children and adolescents, [...]

By Adam Creasy|April 11th, 2022|Academic Mentoring, Academics, Social Emotional Learning|0 Comments

Treatment Options for ADHD

In my last post, I outlined the typical timeline for diagnosing ADHD in young children. For many children and their parents, receiving a diagnosis of ADHD can be life-changing, as many parents feel a sense of relief at finally understating the source of their child’s difficulties. But receiving a diagnosis is only the first step. The next logical question is: How do I treat my child’s ADHD? Before I discuss treatment options for ADHD, it is important to note that I am not a prescribing physician. This information is purely for informational purposes. When considering treatment for ADHD, parents should [...]

By Adam Creasy|March 18th, 2022|ADHD, Evaluation|0 Comments

Preparing Students One Skill at a Time

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