SAJE Series for Emerging Adults

High School through Mid 20s
for those entering careers, college, trades and more

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 4 sessions of the series encourages engagement and curiosity between the client and the Learning Specialist.

SAJE for Emerging Adults

High School through Mid 20s
for those entering careers, college, trades and more

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 4 sessions of the series encourages engagement and curiosity between the client and the Learning Specialist.

What can executive function challenges look like for emerging adults?

Common challenges young adults experience when Executive Function skills are not strong.

Imagine how challenging a typical day is in an emerging adult’s life. Getting up in time to do their morning routine, eat, and get to school/ work, either by car, foot, or public transportation. Running errands, staying within a budget, mail bills, schedule and get to doctor’s appointments, etc. At home, managing their apartment, keeping it clean and maintained. Preparing their meals, finding social activities to fill their time, do laundry, and get to bed at a reasonable hour. These young adults are expected to manage these life skills independently, without parents, teachers, coaches checking up to make sure the tasks are completed.

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Overwhelmed and unsure what they want to be when they grow up... nothing feels like a good fit. Following other people’s advice doesn’t feel right.

Difficulty planning and keeping a schedule; creating a routine that balances peaceful mornings, sleep filled nights, fitness and social opportunities.

Frequently searching for keys, cell phone and sunglasses; leaving important items at work or home; missing vital deadlines.

Overwhelmed with learning systems and following directions; difficulty recognizing what the struggle is and how to ask for help; late to work in spite of the best intentions; have the feeling of never being able to catch up; feeling alone.

Emerging Adulthood is that phase of life that begins when high school ends. After completing twelve + years of school, young adults are expected to ease into “what’s next”. For some, the path may be a four-year college or university; others may choose a two-year college, a trade or vocational program, or they may choose to directly enter the work force. Young adult are expected to take lessons, skills, expectations and education learned during their first 18 years, transition them to make sense in this next life phase, without skipping a beat. This can be a daunting challenge, especially for those who struggle with planning and prioritizing, juggling responsibilities, meeting deadlines, being organized, flexible thinking, lack of situational or self-awareness when interacting with others, impulsivity, completing tasks and assignments. These are Executive Functions. You are not born with the ability to recognize, understand or manage executive functions. You were taught executive functions from the time you were a baby, through childhood into adolescence. The good news? There is no expiration date to begin learning how you learn and to master strategies to manage those executive function challenges.

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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 the FOCUS Assessment.

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

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Research-Based Behavior Shaping Program

SAJE returns the joy to learning.

Individual and small group interactive learning

Emerging 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 with extracurricular activities. 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.

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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