Expert Coaching to Build Independence, Focus, and Academic Success
Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills
Struggling with time management, organization, or motivation? Our executive function coaching for students helps kids and teens develop essential skills to thrive in school, at home, and in life.
Many academic challenges stem from underdeveloped executive functioning skills. These skills are the brain’s management system, helping students plan, organize, focus, and get things done. For some students, weak executive functions can make school—and life—overwhelming.
If your child struggles with:
Procrastination or incomplete homework,
Disorganization and forgetfulness, or
Staying focused and managing time effectively,
they may need support with executive functioning.
Understanding Cognitive Skills
What is Executive Function Coaching for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults?
Many students struggle with executive functioning challenges, making it difficult to stay organized, plan ahead, and complete tasks independently. Whether your child has general difficulties with self-management, ADHD, or autism, our executive functioning specialists provide structured support to help them overcome executive dysfunction and build lifelong success strategies.
Planning and Prioritizing
Breaking big tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
Organization
Keeping track of assignments, materials, and schedules.
Focus and Attention
Staying engaged and avoiding distractions.
Task Initiation
Starting work without procrastinating.
Emotional Regulation
Managing frustration and stress during challenging tasks
When these skills aren’t fully developed, students may experience executive dysfunction, which makes even simple tasks feel impossible to manage.
Achieving Goals Together
How Executive Function Coaching Can Help
Our coaching program is designed to help students improve their executive functioning skills, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Here’s how we support your child:
Developing Skills:
From time management to emotional regulation, we focus on the core skills that make school and life easier.
Overcoming Executive Dysfunction:
We provide practical tools and strategies to break through procrastination, overwhelm, and disorganization.
Tailored Support:
Every child’s needs are different. Our executive functioning specialists create a personalized plan to address their unique challenges.
Click on each of the below to learn more how coaching supports various executive functions:
Why Choose New Frontiers
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
Our coaches use structured models like RASP (Review, Assess, Strategize, Plan) and RISE (Recognize Problems, Identify Strategies, Strategy Implementation, and Evaluate Effectiveness) to design a plan that works for your child. We tailor our coaching to meet their specific needs, helping them overcome challenges and unlock their potential.
Executive Functioning Skills for Teens and Kids
How We Help: Executive Function Coaching Tailored to Your Student’s Needs
With the right support, students can go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered. Our coaching helps students:
Improve time management and organization
Learn how to use planners, calendars, and reminders to track assignments and meet deadlines.
Enhance task initiation and follow-through
Overcome procrastination and develop the ability to start and complete tasks on time.
Strengthen working memory and cognitive flexibility
Improve problem-solving, adaptability, and processing skills.
Develop self-advocacy and independent learning strategies
Learn how to communicate needs effectively and take ownership of learning.
Build emotional regulation and stress management skills
Reduce frustration, anxiety, and meltdowns related to schoolwork.
Improve study habits and test preparation
Develop personalized techniques for note-taking, memorization, and exam readiness.
For teens, especially, this is a critical time to develop habits and skills that will carry them into adulthood.
Support for Everyone
Who Can Benefit
Elementary School Students
Elementary School Students
Middle & High School Students
Middle & High School Students
Teens and Young Adults with ADHD and Executive Dysfunction
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Teens and Young Adults with ADHD and Executive Dysfunction
who need targeted strategies to improve focus, organization, and follow-through.
Students with Autism and Executive Functioning challenges
Students with Autism and Executive Functioning challenges
College-bound and Current College Students
College-bound and Current College Students
Overcoming Learning Barriers
Addressing Executive Function Challenges in All Students
We provide specialized support for students with additional needs, including:
Executive functioning help for teens with ADHD
Tailored strategies to improve focus, reduce procrastination, and manage time effectively.
Executive functioning autism support
Coaching to help students on the autism spectrum develop routines, manage transitions, and enhance emotional regulation.
The Journey to Coaching
Coaching is a collaborative process designed to provide the right support at the right time. Our structured approach ensures that every student receives a tailored coaching experience that fosters growth, accountability, and long-term success.
01
Explore & Define
✅ Discovery Call –
We start with a conversation with parents or stakeholders to understand key challenges and goals.
✅ Consultation –
We meet with the student to gain insight into their strengths, struggles, and what they hope to achieve.
02
Plan & Pair
✅ Coaching Plan –
We create a personalized roadmap using evidence-based strategies aligned with the student’s needs.
✅ Coach Match –
We carefully select a coach whose expertise and approach fit the student’s personality and goals.
03
Begin Your Journey
✅ Initial Session –
The student and coach establish a working relationship and begin building executive function skills.
✅ Using RISE & RASP –
Our structured models provide a clear framework for problem-solving, strategy development, and self-reflection.
04
Sustain Growth
✅ Accountability & Follow-Through – Coaching provides ongoing support to ensure strategies are implemented effectively.
✅ Building Lasting Habits –
As students gain confidence, they develop independence and long-term success beyond coaching.
Our Clients Believe In Us
What Our Clients Think
Enhance Learning Outcomes
Why Choose New Frontiers for Executive Functioning Support?
Our approach is personalized, effective, and evidence-based, helping students build the skills they need to succeed.
Experienced Executive Functioning Specialists
Our coaches are trained professionals with expertise in ADHD, executive dysfunction, and learning differences.
Flexible and Virtual Coaching Options
We provide virtual coaching for students nationwide, making it easy to access expert support from anywhere.
Proven Strategies for Overcoming Executive Dysfunction
We use structured models like RISE (Recognize Problems, Identify Strategies, Strategy Implementation, and Evaluate Effectiveness) to ensure real progress.
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Ready to Help Your Child Overcome Executive Dysfunction
If your child or teen struggles with organization, focus, or self-regulation, our executive functioning help for students can make a real difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
You ask, we
answer
Common questions answered to support your child’s journey.
What is executive function coaching?
How does coaching help with executive dysfunction?
Through one-on-one support, students learn practical strategies to manage their workload, stay organized, and overcome procrastination.
What’s the difference between tutoring and executive function coaching?
Can coaching help students with ADHD or autism?
Is executive function coaching the same as executive function or executive dysfunction therapy?
No, executive function coaching is not the same as therapy. In fact, there isn’t a formalized approach or discipline called “executive function therapy.” While therapy often focuses on addressing emotional or psychological issues, coaching is a practical, hands-on approach to building skills like time management, organization, and focus. <br>
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