Children with attention, executive functioning,  language. and learning problems may not pick up on the subtle differences in voice inflection that change the meaning of what parents, teachers, or peers are saying.  They may not use voice inflection much and so they may not understand when others use it.   Without understanding or picking up on…

Mine has!  Children with attention and executive functioning challenges often do not understand voice volume and that different circumstances call for different levels of volume.  They may talk too loudly when in small gatherings and be seen as overly obnoxious and loud.  They may also talk too quietly when trying to speak to others who…

Children and teens with executive functioning, language, and learning problems may not always understand the expressions or idioms we take for granted in everyday language.  They may take what people say literally. Sayings and expressions are often misinterpreted even through adulthood.  A child may hear “I wish he’d stop beating around the bush and tell…

Students with executive functioning challenges often benefit from learning to treat teachers with respect with the knowledge that their teacher is there to help them.

A key aspect of building friendships is using good manners at parties and in other social situations.  Some children don’t know how to act properly at a birthday party or other social gathering, but they can be taught. Parents are encouraged use the following list of party-manners, practice each one, then put them into action. …