The
Plum & Ivy
Difference
Expertise
25+ years supporting students navigating ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges
Stewardship
Ongoing academic oversight that keeps students on track
Independence
Structured guidance, accountability, and skill-building that help students manage academic demands with increasing confidence and autonomy
Every partnership is tailored to the individual, blending executive functioning strategy, academic oversight, writing support, study sessions, and customized learning tools that foster lasting independence.
Meet Lori Botolino, M.Ed
Founder, Plum & Ivy
As an educator, Lori recognized early in her career that many students struggled not because they lacked intelligence or motivation, but because they lacked the executive functioning skills needed to manage increasingly complex academic demands. That insight became the foundation of more than 25 years helping students build the systems, confidence, and independence to succeed.
Today, Lori partners with students, families, clinicians, educators, and organizations to bridge the gap between potential and performance—translating executive functioning research into practical strategies that create lasting success.
Who We Support
People with ADHD
Supporting focus, regulation, and follow-through in the college environment
Building skills in organization, time management, and task initiation
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Capable People Not Yet Reaching Their Potential
Bridging the gap between capability and consistent results
Families & Professionals
Consultation, training, and professional guidance for families, educators, clinicians, and organizations
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning is the foundation of academic independence. These mental skills help people plan, prioritize, organize, manage time, and follow through – making it possible to meet increasing academic demands with confidence.
Executive functioning challenges rarely exist in isolation. Understanding the whole person—not simply the diagnosis—is central to every partnership.
Consulting & Professional Partnerships
In addition to student partnerships, Lori provides consultation, training, and professional development for families, educators, clinicians, youth organizations, and workplace professionals seeking a deeper understanding of ADHD and executive functioning.
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Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Lori helps organizations translate research into practical strategies that support growth, independence, communication, and long-term success.
Lori partners with families, schools, clinicians, youth organizations, and workplace professionals to better understand ADHD and executive functioning and translate research into practical strategies that improve everyday performance.
Recent consulting has included museums, financial services firms, athletic organizations, architecture firms, independent schools, colleges, and youth programs.
Families
Educational guidance, advocacy, planning, and support through complex transitions
Schools & Educators
Training and consultation on executive functioning, accommodations, student support, and academic success
Clinicians
Practical frameworks for understanding ADHD and executive functioning across real-world settings.
Youth Organizations
Support for camps, athletic programs, enrichment providers, and programs serving neurodiverse youth​
Workplace Professionals
Strategies for improving executive functioning, productivity, accountability, and workplace success
How Support Happens
Individual Partnership
One-on-one guidance and accountability
Ongoing Stewardship
Support between sessions to maintain momentum
Collaborative Approach
Partnership with families and professionals when appropriate
What Families & Students Are Saying
The results have been truly game-changing. Our daughter has grown in confidence, built the skills to manage her ADHD, and is now thriving in college – something we once weren't sure was possible.
Lori helped our daughter bridge the gap between potential and execution. With her guidance, she gained confidence, developed real systems for managing her ADHD, and is now thriving in college.
Lori's expertise, warmth, and ability to meet our son where he is made all the difference. We're so grateful for the partnership and the progress we've seen.