Executive Function skills
Transforming struggles into strengths with Executive Function Coaching at Illuminos
At Illuminos, we offer specialized Executive Function (EF) Coaching that equips students with essential life skills like organization, time management, goal-setting, and problem-solving. These skills are crucial for academic success and beyond, helping students manage both schoolwork and personal responsibilities with confidence.
Why Executive Function Skills Matter
Executive function skills are the foundation
of effective learning.
Executive function skills are the foundation of effective learning. They enable students to plan, focus, remember instructions, and multitask—all vital for navigating the challenges of school and life.
Mastering these skills helps students meet deadlines, study effectively, and balance academics and extracurriculars. For students with learning differences such as ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, or Processing Challenges, these skills are even more essential for success.
Research shows that strong executive function skills better predict school performance than IQ, making them a key area to address for academic growth and personal confidence.
Our personalized approach
Every child is unique, and so is our approach. At Illuminos, we tailor our Executive Function Coaching to meet your child’s specific needs, ensuring they receive the support that best aligns with how they learn.
Custom Coaching Plans
We begin with a thorough Executive Function Assessment and Family Interview to understand how your child’s learning profile impacts their academic and personal growth. This allows us to design a personalized coaching plan that targets their unique needs.
One-on-One Sessions
Our coaches work closely with your child in individualized sessions, available in person, in your home, or virtually. Whether in person or virtual, our sessions are designed to build strong, trusting relationships between your child and their coach. In-person sessions create a hands-on, supportive environment, while virtual sessions use interactive tools and techniques to ensure your child receives the same focused attention and meaningful progress.
Proven Strategies
We integrate our research-driven EF curriculum seamlessly into your child’s daily routine, fostering habits that support long-term success. Students learn practical tools to organize work, plan and prioritize assignments, take essential notes, study effectively, communicate clearly, and self-advocate. Our goal is for students to graduate in 9–12 months with the skills to thrive independently.
Ongoing Support
We’re with your child every step of the way. From organizing assignments to preparing for exams, our coaches provide continuous guidance to help them apply their skills in real-time.
Partnering with Your Child’s Entire Support Team
It takes a team to help a child thrive, so we work with your child’s entire circle of support. From families and teachers to therapists, psychiatrists, and school administrators, we ensure consistent communication and alignment to support your child’s success.
The benefits of
Executive Function Coaching
Executive function is a better predictor
of school performance than IQ.
Boosted Academic Performance
Your child is paired with a dedicated coach selected based on their needs, personality, and shared interests. This thoughtful matching process ensures your child connects with a coach who can build trust and provide the guidance they need to grow.
Increased Confidence and Independence
As students develop these skills, they gain confidence and become more self-reliant, both in and out of the classroom.
Lifelong Skills
The benefits of Executive Function Coaching extend far beyond school. From college to careers and beyond, these skills are tools for lifelong achievement.
Homework Management
Through customized organizational systems and homework schedules, students learn to manage their workloads effectively, complete assignments on time, and use study time more productively.
Self-Advocacy and Impression Management
Students learn how to communicate clearly, advocate for their needs, and present themselves positively in both academic and social settings.
Our process
How our program works
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Initial Assessment & Family Interview
We begin with a comprehensive Learning Assessment that evaluates your child’s cognitive abilities and executive function skills. This gives us—and you—a clear picture of how their unique learning profile impacts their academic performance. Through the Family Interview, we also take the time to understand your child’s personality, goals, and needs to ensure the right coach match.
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Personalized Coaching Plan
Based on the assessment, we create a coaching plan tailored to your child’s specific needs. This plan focuses on developing executive function skills such as organization, time management, goal-setting, and problem-solving, with strategies that can be immediately applied to their daily life.
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One-On-One Sessions with Dedicated Coach
Your child is paired with a dedicated coach selected based on their needs, personality, and shared interests. This thoughtful matching process ensures your child connects with a coach who can build trust and provide the guidance they need to grow.
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Continuous Monitoring & Adjustments
As your child progresses, we monitor their development and adjust their coaching plan to meet their evolving goals. This ensures they are continually building on their strengths and addressing new challenges.
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Ongoing Family Collaboration
We keep families informed every step of the way. Regular updates, session notes, and bi-weekly reports provide a transparent view of your child’s progress. We also offer tips and strategies for parents to support skill-building at home.
Why families choose Illuminos
Expert Coaches Who Care
Our coaches are experienced educators who specialize in helping students manage learning differences. They have advanced training in Executive Function skills and have been selected through a rigorous process, equipping them to provide the best possible support.
Personalized Coaching Plans
We craft custom coaching plans tailored to your child’s unique needs, ensuring a targeted and effective approach.
Holistic Approach
By collaborating with your child’s entire support team, we ensure consistent messaging and a cohesive strategy to support your child’s success.
Proven Results
Students consistently show improved grades, better organization, and improved time management through our program. As they build executive function skills, they gain confidence in their ability to learn and succeed.
Flexible Options
We offer both in-home and virtual sessions to accommodate different needs. This flexibility ensures families get the support that works best for them.
3 steps to unlocking your child’s success
Our thoughtful matching process ensures your child connects with the right coach who can build trust and provide the support they need to develop confidence, independence, and the skills to succeed.
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Step 1: Let's Connect
Schedule a consultation call, and we’ll learn more about your child’s unique needs and begin crafting their customized plan for success.
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Step 2: Getting to Know Your Family
Through our Executive Function Assessment and Family Interview, we’ll get to know your child’s personality, strengths, and challenges to design a tailored plan and carefully match them with the right coach.
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Step 3: Meet Your Coach & Begin Your Journey
Your child will be matched with a coach who truly fits their unique needs, personality, and goals. With sessions underway, we’ll help them build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive—both in school and beyond!
We can’t wait to help your child thrive with a coach and plan perfectly designed for them!
Success stories
Our program has transformed the lives of many students, like Emma, a 10th grader with ADHD who struggled with time management. Through our personalized EF Coaching, Emma improved her grades, regained her confidence, and now approaches her studies with a sense of control and achievement.
Explore more success stories to see how Illuminos has helped students thrive.
Get started today
Don’t let executive function challenges hold your child back. Contact us to learn more about how our EF Coaching program can help unlock your child’s full potential.
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