What Parents Need to Know about Working Memory and ADHD – 2019

What is working memory? You might be surprised at how taxed working memory really is for someone with ADHD. Working memory is the ability to hold thoughts in your mind while organizing and sequencing them without forgetting what they are. A taxed working memory impacts almost every facet of life when it comes to activation. Join us for some insightful attention exercises to increase awareness of the challenges of working memory to problem-solve more effectively to help those around you who have ADHD.

About Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC

Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG, is an attention coach and expert on attention issues. He founded DIG Coaching Practice and is host and founder of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video. He coaches individuals with ADD/ADHD symptoms who are seeking personal and business results by helping them realize their potential. As someone who has had to learn to manage attention and deal with his own challenges, Jeff helps his clients understand themselves and how their minds work. To this end, Jeff developed his anatomy of attention construct to help them regain control of their attention and move past barriers so they can achieve what they are capable of faster and with less stress. Jeff holds an undergraduate degree from Indiana University, an MBA from University of Tampa, professional designations from International Coaches Federation (ICF), Professional Association for ADHD Coaches, and certification programs at ADD Coach Academy and Coaches Training Institute. Jeff is a member of Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), CHADD, ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC), ADD Resources, and the International Coach Federation.