Executive Function Coaching and Tutoring in Greenwich, CT
Executive function coaching helps students and young adults build the skills that drive follow-through: planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, and self-control. At Diversified Education Services (DES), we combine relationship-based coaching with practical systems—so students don’t just “understand what to do,” they actually do it. We work with families in Greenwich, CT, and surrounding Fairfield County and Westchester communities.
Start with a free consultation and leave with a clear plan.
Our Philosophy: We Don’t Believe in Lazy
At DES, we don’t believe in “lazy” as a diagnosis. When a student isn’t producing, it’s almost always a skills issue, a systems issue, a confidence issue—or a mismatch between demands and support. Our job is to identify the bottleneck and build a plan that makes follow-through realistic, repeatable, and sustainable.
We call it functional academics—because learning shouldn’t live on paper. The goal is independence. Students don’t just understand strategies; they apply them in real time, in real classes, under real pressure.
Most of the students we work with are intelligent and capable—but inconsistent. They know more than their performance reflects. With the right structure, mentorship, and accountability, that gap closes.
Parents often tell us, “I wish I had someone like this when I was in school!” That’s the difference structured executive function coaching makes. Our team stays current on research in executive functioning and neuroscience, but more importantly, we translate that research into systems that students actually use. There is no one-size-fits-all plan—only individualized coaching built around how your child thinks and learns.
Executive Function Coaching in Greenwich, CT and Surrounding Areas
We provide executive function coaching and academic tutoring for students in Greenwich, CT, including Riverside, Cos Cob, and Old Greenwich, as well as nearby communities in Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Rye, Scarsdale, and throughout Fairfield County and Westchester County. Sessions are available in-person in Greenwich and virtually for families who prefer flexibility.
Our coaching is tailored to the demands of local public and private schools, helping students manage increasing academic expectations while building independence, structure, and accountability.
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Executive Function Coaching for ADHD (Kids & Teens)
ADHD isn’t a motivation problem. For many students, it’s an executive function problem—task initiation, time blindness, working memory overload, and emotional reactivity. That’s why “just try harder” rarely works. Executive function coaching gives students practical systems and routines they can actually use—so they can follow through even when they’re tired, distracted, or overwhelmed.
Common ADHD-related challenges we help solve
- Procrastination + avoidance (especially with writing, reading, and multi-step assignments)
- Time blindness (underestimating how long work takes, poor pacing, last-minute panics)
- Weak follow-through (starting strong, then fading out mid-week)
- Disorganization (missing materials, messy binders, chaotic Google Classroom)
- Homework blowups (frustration tolerance, shutdowns, emotional escalation)
- Inconsistent performance (smart student, uneven grades, “not showing what they know”)
What ADHD-focused executive function coaching looks like
- Task initiation systems: starting routines, momentum strategies, “first 2 minutes” methods
- Time management: time estimation training, backward planning, timers, pacing methods
- Organization: simple, repeatable systems for materials and school platforms
- Self-monitoring: checklists, rubrics, and reflection so students learn to catch mistakes early
- Emotional regulation: strategies to reduce homework battles and build frustration tolerance
Who Executive Function Coaching Helps
Executive function coaching is especially effective for students who are capable—but inconsistent. Many of our clients are bright (many above average to superior intelligence), verbal, creative, or strong in math, yet struggle to produce work reliably and independently. Their inefficiencies tend to drive their parents and teachers past the point of patience.
We commonly support students and young adults with:
- ADHD / executive dysfunction
- Anxiety (especially when it drives avoidance or perfectionism)
- Learning differences (including dysgraphia and dyslexia-related workload issues)
- Weak processing speed or working memory
- Poor study habits and inconsistent routines
- Difficulty with independence, self-advocacy, and follow-through
The Executive Function Skills We Build
Executive functioning isn’t one skill—it’s a cluster of skills that work together. Coaching targets the specific breakdowns that are creating stress and poor performance.
- Rapport building first — that’s the key component. Relationship before instruction
- Set session goals: plan for short-term and long-term assignments
- Building a weekly plan with realistic time estimates
- Review specific executive function goals using a SMARTER framework
- Organization (materials + digital organization)
- Task initiation and follow-through
- Time management and time estimation
- Sustained attention and self-monitoring
- Working memory strategies
- Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance
- Test prep structure and study routines
What Sessions Look Like
Coaching sessions are structured, practical, and tailored. We focus on real school demands—not abstract advice.
The goal is independence over time, without constant parent policing.
A typical session may include:
- Breaking down an assignment into steps and deadlines
- Building a weekly plan with realistic time estimates
- Setting up a system for tracking work (Google Classroom, portals, binders, calendars)
- Practicing “start” strategies for the work the student avoids
- Creating routines to reduce last-minute panic
- Teaching reflection so students learn what works and repeat it
ADHD Executive Function Coaching FAQs
Does executive function coaching help with ADHD procrastination?
Yes—because we treat procrastination as a skills issue, not a character issue. We build repeatable systems for starting, sustaining attention,
and finishing—especially on tasks students avoid.
Is executive function coaching a replacement for medication or therapy?
No. Coaching is skills-and systems-based. It can work alongside therapy and/or medication, and it’s often the missing piece that turns “support”
into real follow-through.
How is executive function coaching different from tutoring for ADHD?
Tutoring teaches content. Coaching teaches the “how”: planning, organization, task initiation, pacing, and self-management—so students can apply
their intelligence consistently across classes.
At what age is it best to start executive function coaching for ADHD?
Most families start in late elementary, middle school, or early high school—right when workload and independence increase. We tailor the approach
to the student’s maturity and needs.
How to Get Started
DES works with families across Greenwich, Fairfield County, Westchester, and beyond. Sessions are available in-person or virtual, depending on
student needs and logistics.
If you’re ready to reduce stress at home and help your child build real independence, contact us to discuss the right-fit plan.
Ready to talk? Contact Diversified Education Services to schedule a consultation.