SAJE Series for Adults

Mid 20s and on through life

SAJE participants are natural learners; they learn differently.

Our learners are SCHOLARS.

SAJE is an interactive, creative, dynamic, neuro-cognitive, and research-based behavior shaping program. SAJE is not tutoring, nor is it a traditional approach to learning. SAJE trains brains to improve skills needed to thrive with confidence at home, work, and school.

Our experiential approach throughout the 5 sessions of the series encourages engagement and curiosity between the Scholar and the Learning Specialist.

SAJE for Adults

Mid 20s and on through life

SAJE participants are natural learners; they learn differently.

Our learners are SCHOLARS.

SAJE is an interactive, creative, dynamic, neuro-cognitive, and research-based behavior shaping program. SAJE is not tutoring, nor is it a traditional approach to learning. SAJE trains brains to improve skills needed to thrive with confidence at home, work, and school.

Our experiential approach throughout the 5 sessions of the series encourages engagement and curiosity between the client and the Learning Specialist.

What executive function challenges look like for adults.

Common experiences adults without strong Executive Function skills may face.

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Even with preparations, rush to get ready for work yet still end up being late.

Difficulty managing large projects, even when the project is broken into steps. Too much time is spent on insignificant tasks and important pieces are missed.

Difficulty getting started on assignments, often missing deadlines.

Trouble following conversations; losing train of thought; often being accused of not listening because of lack of follow through on tasks .

Forgetting to complete tasks; unable to multi-task; difficulty remembering steps in a multi-step process; not anticipating how much time a task actually takes for completion.

Forgetting co-workers’,neighbors’, new friends’ names, even after multiple introductions. 

Inability to keep track of personal items like keys and cell phones.

Easily frustrated, expressing moods in a big way.

Poor self-care; sleeping, fitness, grooming, nutrition.

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SAJE Begins With...

Returning the joy to learning one step at a time.

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Step 1

SAJE begins with a conversation with our Director of Admissions, Lauren. Lauren will explore the impact executive function and attention may have on the individual’s social, emotional, and academic experiences. With this information, Lauren will be able to answer questions to determine which of SAJE’s offerings could meet their needs. Lauren will continue to be the point of contact throughout the enrollment process.

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Step 2

SAJE’s enrollment process is comprehensive. The process consists of: Enrollment Application, Information Gathering and Assessments.

Enrollment Application
Information from each section provides social, emotional, medical, and academic background that is helpful in the development of the Individual Learning Roadmap (ILR).

Information Gathering

For our SAJE Scholars in grades 1-12, collaboration with the professionals who can provide insight into the Scholar’s social, emotional, and academic experiences is beneficial. The outreach could include teachers, academic support team members, advisors, counselors, mentors, coaches, and tutors. Our collaborative approach encourages a comprehensive understanding of the Scholar’s strengths, limitations, abilities, peer interactions, challenges, and responses to challenges. The initial communication between SAJE and the identified professionals will include an introductory email and short questionnaire for the professional to complete and return to SAJE.

Assessment Tools

Measures four constructs of attention: consistency, performance, impulsivity, and distractibility. The results of the assessments are helpful in developing an individualized Learning Roadmap and Play Attention program.

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Step 3

SAJE Leadership Team, led by Debbie Disney, creates an Individualized Learning Roadmap (ILR). The Individualized Learning Roadmap is a comprehensive curriculum designed to address the executive function deficiencies noted in the data collected during the information and evaluation process. The Roadmap is specific to each Scholar’s needs. Creative, interactive modalities form the basis of the curriculum. Our experiential approach encourages engagement and curiosity between the Scholar and their teacher, the Learning Specialist.

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Step 4

The Orientation Session is scheduled for the Scholar, Parents and Learning Specialist to meet, review, and begin their SAJE series. During this 3-hour session, the Learning Specialist explains how the information gathered was used to develop the Scholar’s Individualized Learning Roadmap. Using visual and tactile aides, the Learning Specialist will describe brain development, learning styles, the Scholar’s learning style, what executive functions are, how the lack of attention and focus impedes success, and the wonders of neuroplasticity. Scholar and Parents are given a tutorial of the PlayAttention program and offered the opportunity to try one of the PlayAttention video games. Parents, Learning Specialist and Scholar will use the Orientation Session to determine goals the Scholar will work towards.

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Step 3

SAJE Leadership Team, led by Debbie Disney, creates an Individualized Learning Roadmap (ILR). The Individualized Learning Roadmap is a comprehensive curriculum designed to address the executive function deficiencies noted in the data collected during the information and evaluation process. The Roadmap is specific to each Scholar’s needs. Creative, interactive modalities form the basis of the curriculum. Our experiential approach encourages engagement and curiosity between the Scholar and their teacher, the Learning Specialist.

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Step 4

The Orientation Session is scheduled for the Scholar, Parents and Learning Specialist to meet, review, and begin their SAJE series. During this 3-hour session, the Learning Specialist explains how the information gathered was used to develop the Scholar’s Individualized Learning Roadmap. Using visual and tactile aides, the Learning Specialist will describe brain development, learning styles, the Scholar’s learning style, what executive functions are, how the lack of attention and focus impedes success, and the wonders of neuroplasticity. Scholar and Parents are given a tutorial of the PlayAttention program and offered the opportunity to try one of the PlayAttention video games. Parents, Learning Specialist and Scholar will use the Orientation Session to determine goals the Scholar will work towards.

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Step 5

Each SAJE session with the Learning Specialist builds a foundation of knowledge, strategies and skills that should be incorporated into the Scholar’s daily experiences. Collaborative relationships and support systems our SAJE staff create for their Scholar is ongoing.


•Parents and academic support professionals will receive a synopsis of the Scholar’s session. The synopsis includes suggested strategies and tips to incorporate the executive function strategy at home and in school.


•Parent Education Workshops, facilitated by Debbie Disney, LCSW-C are offered once a month. Topics focus on parenting children who learn differently.


•Drop-In times for additional Play Attention programming. Increased Play Attention activity improves the ability to focus for extended periods.

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Step 6

SAJE partners with schools, universities, and mental health organizations to provide presentations for professional staff, educators, parents, and students. Presentations are geared towards the audiences’ interests.


Executive Function and Neuroplasticity: Learn to Relearn at any age.


Understanding Executive Function; what it looks like and how to make it go away…

The Adult Series is 5 sessions with a tuition of $1,750. A payment plan of 4 installments is available. Ready to Begin with SAJE?

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SAJE Continues With...
Research-Based Behavior Shaping Program

SAJE returns the joy to learning.

Individual and small group interactive learning

Adult SCHOLARS commit to five (5) sessions with their Learning Specialist. The two and a half hour (2.5 hours)sessions follow the Scholar's Individualized Learning Roadmap curriculum. Ideal frequency of sessions is once a week; however, we recognize that Scholars' schedules can be complicated. Learning specialists attempt to accommodate Scholars' schedules.

"PLAY ATTENTION" games

PLAY ATTENTION is a neurocognitive training program that improves executive function. PLAY ATTENTION has been helping children and adults thrive and succeed for over 25 years. Their NASA inspired technology and cognitive exercises improve executive function and self-regulation. By wearing the Play Attention BodyWave® armband controller, cognitive exercises are controlled by mind alone. The Play Attention cognitive exercises improve areas such as attention, short term memory, task completion, social skills, working memory, organization, auditory processing, motor skills, and more! They also have a fully integrated behavioral shaping program to teach personal regulation of disruptive or impulsive behaviors.

Education workshops

As amazing as the program is, our Scholars won't find confidence and success in a vacuum. Parents/family must be partners in the process. Workshops are offered for Scholar's families. Workshops are facilitated by Debbie Disney, LCSW-C and mental health professionals who have extensive experience working with children, teens and adults challenged with limited attention, focus and executive function skills.

Incorporating out-of-the-box teaching techniques

Mindfulness, Movement, Developmental Resources, Interactive Games, Experiential Learning, Team Building, Sign Language, Music enhance the interactive, creative approach Learning Specialists utilize as alternative teaching methods. Our Scholars learn best through exploration.

Extended Access to PLAY ATTENTION games

Scholars can schedule additional times to access the "Play Attention" games outside of Individual Learning Roadmap sessions.

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