SAJE is

Social Emotional Academic Support

A program that was specifically designed to bring self-awareness, psychoeducation, practical and proven strategies and techniques to adults, teens and children who struggle with Attention Deficit and/or executive functions.

SAJE was created through the lens of a mental health professional. Debbie Disney LCSW-C’s decades of experience in public and private schools systems, and as a psychotherapist in private practice started the wheels turning. Recognizing the need for a program that was specifically designed to bring self-awareness, psychoeducation, practical and proven strategies and techniques to adults, teens and children who struggle with Attention Deficit and/or executive functions, Debbie sought team members who understood her vision. Collaborating with seasoned educators, learning specialists, school administrators, and innovators in technology, the foundation for SAJE was formed. Innovative technology, evidenced based cognitively focused curriculum, explorative and creative interventions were combined to create a resource for adults, students, parents, educators, administrators, mental health professionals, medical providers, grandparents, partners. Anyone and everyone seeking guidance when lack of attention, focus or difficulties managing life skills cause distress to themselves or others.

A comprehensive support program for individuals who know they are smart, but feel “dumb”… who identify as, or have been identified as “lazy, unmotivated, ‘weird’…” who get exhausted just thinking about all of the tasks on their “to do” lists… who dread Monday mornings….

For more information, contact us.

PS. We are often asked what SAJE stands for. Simple enough; those letters are the first intials of Debbie’s children and grandchildren (at least until the last 2 grandchildren were born).

SAJE is

Social Emotional
Academic Support

A program that was specifically designed to bring self-awareness, psychoeducation, practical and proven strategies and techniques to adults, teens and children who struggle with Attention Deficit and/or executive functions.

SAJE was created through the lens of a mental health professional. Debbie Disney LCSW-C’s decades of experience in public and private schools systems, and as a psychotherapist in private practice started the wheels turning. Recognizing the need for a program that was specifically designed to bring self-awareness, psychoeducation, practical and proven strategies and techniques to adults, teens and children who struggle with Attention Deficit and/or executive functions, Debbie sought team members who understood her vision. Collaborating with seasoned educators, learning specialists, school administrators, and innovators in technology, the foundation for SAJE was formed. Innovative technology, evidenced based cognitively focused curriculum, explorative and creative interventions were combined to create a resource for adults, students, parents, educators, administrators, mental health professionals, medical providers, grandparents, partners. Anyone and everyone seeking guidance when lack of attention, focus or difficulties managing life skills cause distress to themselves or others.

A comprehensive support program for individuals who know they are smart, but feel “dumb”… who identify as, or have been identified as “lazy, unmotivated, ‘weird’…” who get exhausted just thinking about all of the tasks on their “to do” lists… who dread Monday mornings….

For more information, contact us.

PS. We are often asked what SAJE stands for. Simple enough; those letters are the first intials of Debbie’s children and grandchildren (at least until the last 2 grandchildren were born).

SAJE. For any age. Choose a SAJE Series below to learn more about each series.

Elementary through High School

High School through Mid 20s

Mid 20s and on through life

Social Skills groups with a twist.

Evidence Based Curriculum

Finally, a support program designed for adults and students who struggle with…

Paying Attention

To tasks, conversations, directions...

Remembering Details

The when, where and what from conversations...

Impulsive Interactions

Acting or speaking without a "filter"...

Managing Time

Conceptualizing how long something will take to complete, often taking so much more time than planned...

Starting Tasks

Procrasting starting projects, assignments, scheduling appointments....

Completing Tasks

Putting a plan in place with detailed steps and following through with the plan... often starting more than one project at a time...

Getting Along With Others

Peers, co-workers, relatives, adults in charge....

Regulating Emotions

Struggling to keep emotions in check, told you have"Big Feelings"

Struggling to Apply

Past experiences to present circumstances

Brain Based Executive Functioning

The management system of the brain for the cognitive skills that are needed for self-control and managing behaviors.

Brain Based Executive Functioning

The management system of the brain for the cognitive skills that are needed for self-control and managing behaviors.

The “executive function” part of the brain. Problem solving; planning and organizing; attention and concentration; reasoning; mental flexibility; personality, behavior, and mood; expressive language.

Sensory information is processed here- taste, touch, smell and temperature.

Processing visual information happens here.

AKA ”Mini-Brain”: Coordination, balance, posture, rhythm  and fine motor movement.

Reptilian” part of the brain. The body’s automatic functions are controlled in the brain stem: Breathing; blood pressure; heartbeat; swallowing; digestion; body temperature; sleep/alertness.

Learning and memory.

Emotional regulation, sleep, appetite.

The connection between language, speech, hearing, and memories.

Play Attention is game-changing neurotechnology that improves executive functioning and self-regulation.

SAJE is proud to be a Certified Play Attention Provider. A customized program is designed for each SAJE Scholar that addresses their executive function strengths and weaknesses with the goal to improve the Scholar’s Executive Function, Self-Regulation, Mindfulness and Behavior Shaping skills. Imagine….

Enhanced Working Memory that allows you to remember information for immediate use. Improved Emotional Control (outbursts). The ability to Start and Complete tasks. Sustained Attention during class/meetings/ homework/projects. Improved impulse control. Strengthening of Flexible Thinking required for problem solving. Improved Self-Confidence.

As easy as playing a Video Game!

Getting started is easy.

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SAJEN Brain Boost Summer Series

SAJEN is the perfect BRAIN BOOST for elementary school, middle school, and high school students to enter the school year with confidence and eagerness!