Independence is Built - with Becky Bowe

If you missed our latest ADHDKC Parent Group talk, you're in for a treat! This month's conversation featured Becky Bowe, who shared invaluable insights on supporting children with ADHD, especially in developing executive functioning skills and fostering independence.

In this engaging discussion, Becky draws from her experience at Fit Learning to highlight practical tools and techniques that parents and educators can use to help children thrive. Watch the video above to see slides, or listen on Spotify from the link shared on the website view of this newsletter.

During her talk, Becky promised resources to those who ask. You can request them here.

Topics covered include:

✅ Building structured routines to create consistency and stability

✅ Using visual supports to aid in task completion and organization

✅ Fading assistance gradually to encourage autonomy in kids

✅ Managing transitions to reduce meltdowns and improve focus

✅ Encouraging motivation through engaging activities and structured support

✅ Trial and error in routine-building — starting small for lasting success

This conversation is packed with actionable strategies, from timers and checklists to modeling behaviors, all designed to help kids navigate daily tasks more effectively. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, you'll walk away with concrete techniques to empower children with ADHD in their learning and everyday life.

Give it a listen, and let us know what resonates with you!

• If you prefer to listen to this on Spotify, see ADHD KC Conversations.

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A Quick Heads-Up!

We’re experiencing a new technical hiccup this month (there’s always something, right?), and unfortunately, the speaker box is cut off in the video. Sorry about that!

While the visuals aren’t perfect, the content is still packed with valuable insights and the slides show in full — so we hope you’ll still find it useful. Thanks for your patience, and we appreciate you tuning in despite the glitch!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHDKC and Fit Learning

03:11 Understanding Executive Functioning

05:59 Strategies for Supporting Independence

09:00 The Three-Step Support Cycle

11:59 Building Effective Routines

14:53 Visual Supports and Environmental Cues

17:54 Creating Structured Learning Environments

23:21 Encouraging Independence in Daily Routines

28:05 Managing Transitions Effectively

32:40 Building Motivation and Engagement

37:32 Simplifying Choices for Better Decision-Making

41:00 Practicing Structures for Success

45:50 Navigating Transitions to New Routines