Private Sessions for Students and Families

Empowering Educators and Specialists with Executive Function Expertise

Develop a deep, actionable understanding of executive function skills—what they are, how they develop, and how to help students strengthen these critical life skills. Designed for educators, support staff, administrators, and parents, these professional development sessions provide practical, research-based strategies to support diverse learners from preschool through high school. Participants gain tools to foster self-regulation, time management, organization, and flexible thinking, creating a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. Whether in general or special education settings, this training empowers professionals to better understand and support students' executive function growth, leading to more engaged, independent learners.

Talin Hovsepian, 

Principal, Paradigm Therapeutic School

"Our high school recently had the privilege of participating in a professional development session led by Annika Ahlstrom, and it was an eye-opening and transformative experience.  I highly recommend this training to educators looking to better understand and support students with ADHD and executive function challenges. This was one of our most informative and useful professional development sessions we’ve had!"

Dr. Lorna Oates-Santos

Principal, Somerville Elementary School, Ridgewood, NJ

"Ms. Ahlstrom shared her deep knowledge and 'boots on the ground' insights with our staff in a presentation that was easily digestible and related to our current needs. She presented in a way that integrates authentic experience alongside research, developing plans for realistic interventions. We hope to continue this partnership!"

Dr. Jane Aronson

Director, International Pediatric Health Services, PLLC 

"Annika Ahlstrom explains Executive Function so that listeners can completely identify and understand their challenges and feel hopeful and committed to the management strategies. She uses a simple diagram of brain skills that allows anyone to score themselves. She has a style of speaking to her audience that is kind, affirming, and filled with humor. Each member of the audience can name their challenges and successfully practice the individualized steps to management and success."

Dr. Jana Luber

"Annika presented on executive functioning skills by sharing an interactive discussion for professionals working with children and adolescents. By examining the way in which our own brains work, participants gained an understanding and awareness of the impact that specific executive functioning skills have on individuals. I found the entire session to be engaging and meaningful, while also acquiring skills that I plan to use in my work. Through Annika’s insightful responses, she led the group in thoughtful group discussions and elaborated on particular topics. Her passion and dedication to her work were clear throughout the time. The informative and skills-based presentation was certainly a memorable and valuable experience." 

Adriana Lavarco

Director of Admissions
Fusion Academy Montclair

I attended Annika’s executive functioning workshop, and it was exactly what I needed! Annika gave me practical, easy-to-use strategies to improve time management, focus, and most importantly for me—task initiation. Annika’s humor and kind approach allowed me to fully participate in the workshop, and I left feeling more confident and in control. I highly recommend Annika and TimeWise to anyone looking to make a change.