The Executive Function Playbook

In this episode, Mike and Ryan walk through the core questions parents often ask about independence, responsibility, and executive functioning in kids with ADHD—using the framework developed in Mike’s recent book and workbook. Rather than focusing on behavior management or short-term strategies, the conversation centers on how internal skills develop over time and how parents can support that development in realistic, age-appropriate ways. Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ {{chapters}} [00:00:00] Start [00:03:33] Executive Functioning Playbook Framework [00:07:00] Internal Skills Vs Behavior [00:12:55] Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Screens [00:16:57] Motivation, Burnout, Expectations [00:18:40] Mental Movies And Self-Evaluation - - Welcome to the ADHD Parenting Podcast YouTube channel—hosted by Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, founder of ADHD Dude, and Michael McLeod, MA, CCC-SLP, founder of GrowNOW ADHD. If you're parenting a child with ADHD and seeking practical, science-backed strategies, you're in the right place. Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD. Michael is an ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function/ADHD Specialist, recognized for developing the evidence-based GrowNOW Model. Together, they provide parents with clear, actionable guidance to help their children build essential skills, improve behavior, and boost confidence. Subscribe for straightforward, effective strategies to support your child's ADHD journey. www.adhddude.com www.grownowadhd.com