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Adult sitting beside a child who appears overwhelmed during schoolwork, illustrating how executive function fatigue, stress, and nervous system overload can affect learning and task initiation.

Why Some Students Shut Down During Academic Tasks — And What It Actually Means

What This Means for Parents and Educators By Zachary James, M.S.Ed., M.Ed. (Educational Leadership) Founder & Director, Adaptive Learning Academy

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Illustration of a father and son standing on a mountain cliff labeled “doing,” looking across a gap toward another cliff labeled “knowing,” representing the executive function gap between understanding and applying learning

Executive Function and Learning: Why Smart Kids Get Stuck (And What Actually Helps)

When a Capable Child Can’t Start: The Hidden Executive Function Barrier By Zachary James, M.S.Ed., M.Ed. (Educational Leadership) Founder &

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Parent supporting an ADHD child during hybrid learning at home with structured flexibility and executive function planning supports

Executive Function Challenges in Hybrid Learning Environments

Understanding ADHD Executive Function in Homeschool and Hybrid Models By Zachary James, M.S.Ed., M.Ed. (Educational Leadership) Founder & Director, Adaptive

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