How can we best support students with ADHD? As students face increasingly demanding academic work, their success hinges on their ability to juggle multiple tasks – setting goals, organizing information, and adapting strategies when problems arise. These critical processes fall under the umbrella of executive function (EF), and for many students, especially those with ADHD, navigating these demands can result in a “clogged funnel” – information gets stuck, and progress stalls. Executive function does not happen in a vacuum, so in order to understand the challenges students face, it’s important to explore the crucial link between executive function, emotional regulation, and motivation. For students with ADHD, these areas can be particularly vulnerable during moments of academic challenge. Attendees will gain insight into the research behind each of these components and understand the unique challenges and opportunities they present when working with students with ADHD. Attendees will learn practical strategies for addressing executive function, emotional regulation, and motivation in a way that help students foster a growth mindset and develop the strategies they need to be more confident and independent in their work and in their lives.