Supporting a student with executive function challenges can feel overwhelming. If your student is struggling with focus, organization, follow-through, or keeping up with school, it can be difficult to know where to start — especially when you’re trying to understand whether it’s related to attention, learning differences, anxiety, or something else.
This page is a collection of resources for families. Here you can find helpful articles and websites related to executive functioning, ADHD, learning differences, school support, and student independence.
You can also find a list of providers in Connecticut who support families through evaluations, assessments, and therapeutic services. These professionals often work alongside executive function coaching to help create a clearer picture of a student’s needs and provide additional support when appropriate.
I hope this helps as you take the next step in finding the right support for your student.
Providers
Shapiro Psychology, Guilford, CT Specializing in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, with expertise in autism. Specialist: Dr. Alessandra Shapiro Services: Psychological & Neuropsychological Evaluations Early Childhood Developmental Evaluations Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Autism Evaluations PDA-Informed Assessments Website: www.shapiropsychology.com Phone: (860)847-7498 Email: info@shapiropsychology.com Address: 2614 Boston Post Rd. Guilford, CT 06437
Psychological Assessment Services LLC, Woodbridge, CT Comprehensive evaluations to support academic, emotional, and behavioral needs. Specialist: Dr. Bina Roginsky, Psy.D. Services: Autism Assessment Learning Differences Risk Assessment Executive Function Assessment Website: www.psychologyeval.com Phone: (203)848-7590 Email: admin@psychologyeval.com Address: 15 Research Avenue, Suite 5B Woodbridge, CT 06525
Children's Neuropsychology of Connecticut, Guilford, CT Assessments for autism spectrum disorder, complex ADHD, intellectual disability, developmental coordination disorder, complex learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), and a range of diagnoses related to communication, mood, anxiety, and behavior. Specialist: Dr. Erica Deshpande, PsyD, MEd Services: Neuropsychological Assessment Neurodevelopmental Assessment Psychological Assessment Academic Assessment Website: www.cnofct.com Phone: (203)689-3049 Email: info@cnofct.com Address: 5 Durham Rd. Bldg. B, Suite 2 Guilford, CT 06437
Shoreline Psychological, Madison, CT Psychological Evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling to meet academic, social, and/or emotional demands. Specialist: Dr. Laurie Stevens Dray, Ph.D. Services: ADHD Evaluations Psychological Evaluation Identify the need for educational accommodations Clarify barriers to social and emotional health Website: www.shorelinepsychological.com Phone: (203)376-3327 Email: drstevensdray@shorelinepsychological.com Address: 17 Woodland Road Madison, CT 06443
Connecticut Neuropsychologist, Weston, CT Comprehensive neuropsychological services and evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients Specialist: Dr. Cristina L. Ciocca Psy.D. Services: Multicultural and Multilingual Neuropsychological Evaluations School Evaluations and educational consultation Psychological Assessment Academic Assessment Website: www.ctneuropsychologist.com Phone: (860)833-4526 Email: info@ctneuropsychologist.com Address: 7 Hills End Lane Weston, CT 06883
Understanding Executive Functioning
Understanding Executive Functioning Issues in Your Child - Understood.org
Helping Kids Who Struggle with Executive Functions - Child Mind Institute
Executive Function Fact Sheet - LDonline.org
Practical Strategies at Home & School
Executive Function Strategies You Can Try at Home - Understood.org
Executive Function Support for Kids with ADHD - CHADD
Improving Executive Functioning in Children with ADHD - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Executive Function Challenges and Learning: 6 Ways to Help Your Middle Schooler - Understood.org
Tips for College Students
How to Succeed in College with ADHD: Evidence-Based Strategies That Work - ADDitude Magazine
College Planning for Students with ADHD - CHADD
Graduation Daze: 6 Ways to Smooth the Transition from High School to College - ADDitude Magazine
Help Your Teen Transition from High School to College - CHADD
Are there IEPs and 504 Plans in College? - Understood.org
