When a student struggles with focus or emotional regulation, it is often labeled as 'bad behavior.' But what if we looked deeper? At the heart of ADHD are challenges with the eight core Executive Functions—the cognitive skills that regulate every action we take. This post explores how to move beyond labels like 'lazy' or 'distracted' to implement high-impact, low-effort strategies that transform the classroom into an environment where neurodivergent students don't just survive, but truly thrive.