When we understand how students learn, we help unlock who they can become.
On Learning Differently, Lynna Martinez-Khalilian and Michael Wang talk with parents, educators, and experts to explore how students with learning, social, and emotional differences actually learn, why traditional school can be so challenging for them, and what really helps them thrive.
We dive into ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, autism, executive function, and more, breaking down the science, sharing real stories, and offering practical tools for the people who support these students every day.
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When we understand how students learn, we help unlock who they can become.
On Learning Differently, Lynna Martinez-Khalilian and Michael Wang talk with parents, educators, and experts to explore how students with learning, social, and emotional differences actually learn, why traditional school can be so challenging for them, and what really helps them thrive.
We dive into ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, autism, executive function, and more, breaking down the science, sharing real stories, and offering practical tools for the people who support these students every day.
Executive Function: How to Build the Skills Schools Ignore
Learning Differently
53 minutes
2 months ago
Executive Function: How to Build the Skills Schools Ignore
Some students aren’t lazy or forgetful. They’re struggling with executive function. From organization and time management to emotional regulation and mental flexibility, executive functioning skills are the foundation of learning success—but they’re rarely taught.
In this episode of Learning Differently, hosts Lynna Martinez-Khalilian and Mike Wang talk with Dr. Damon Korb about what executive dysfunction looks like in real classrooms, why traditional systems make it worse, and how to help students build the skills they need to thrive.
Learning Differently
When we understand how students learn, we help unlock who they can become.
On Learning Differently, Lynna Martinez-Khalilian and Michael Wang talk with parents, educators, and experts to explore how students with learning, social, and emotional differences actually learn, why traditional school can be so challenging for them, and what really helps them thrive.
We dive into ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, autism, executive function, and more, breaking down the science, sharing real stories, and offering practical tools for the people who support these students every day.
