Gemba Boise

04/22/2026

“Life Coaching” = Clinical Agility

Thank you Greg Burnham and Dr. Lisa Cheyette and Associates for this conversation!

04/21/2026

Excited for the follow up from this awesome conversation. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The Autism Symposium
The Oxford Academy
Rick Pollard

04/17/2026

Team members, Katie Rienstra, Amee Hardy, Greg Burnham and Elena Villanueva, from Gemba Boise are headed to the Autism Symposium in Georgia next week, and we’re looking forward to connecting with others in the field who are dedicated to supporting neurodivergent young adults and their families.

Opportunities like this allow professionals to share insights, explore emerging research, and collaborate on the many ways we can better understand and support the diverse experiences of autism. We’re excited for our presentations we are part of and for the conversations ahead.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/16/2026

Mentorship can shape the course of a young adult’s life.
Having someone who listens, encourages, and walks alongside you during uncertain seasons can make all the difference. A mentor offers perspective, accountability, and belief in someone’s potential, often helping young adults see possibilities they hadn’t yet seen in themselves.

The impact of that support can last far beyond the moment, influencing confidence, decisions, and direction for years to come. Learn more about how Gemba’s mentors are an integral part of the Gemba program - visit www.gembaboise.com

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/15/2026

Choosing a career path doesn’t always happen all at once.

For many young adults, it’s a process of exploring interests, trying new experiences, and learning what feels meaningful and sustainable. The goal is to stay curious, build skills, and move toward work that fits who you are.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/13/2026

Executive Function Breakdown Series — Part 2: Temporal Orientation
For many neurodivergent individuals, time doesn’t always register the way people expect it to. Instead of feeling like a steady flow, time can often fall into two categories: “now” and “not now.”

That’s why someone might fully know they have an appointment tomorrow but still feel caught off guard when it suddenly arrives. It isn’t carelessness, it’s how time is experienced. Often, the future doesn’t feel real until it becomes urgent.

Strategies that help aren’t about trying harder or downloading another calendar app. Instead, they focus on making time more visible like using analog clocks, visual countdown timers, planning in shorter windows, and setting gentle transition reminders before a shift in activities.

Understanding how time is experienced can change how we support neurodivergent young adults in building systems that actually work.

Read more about executive functioning on our blog through the link in our bio.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/10/2026

Since 2021, Derek Vergara has been helping young adults build direction, confidence, and independence as a Life Coach at Gemba Boise. Known for his steady approach, Derek focuses on meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they grow and move forward in life.

Derek earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Utah Tech University and is currently working toward a Master’s in Counseling at Idaho State University, graduating in 2026. His background as an admissions counselor in higher education gives him valuable insight into the academic and life transitions many young adults face.

Outside of Gemba, Derek enjoys hiking, sports, exercise, and podcasts and he even holds a commercial pilot’s license, a reflection of the focus and dedication he brings to everything he does.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/09/2026

Check out this article written by Amee Hardy introducing Gemba’s new CSO framework!

The CSO Framework™, developed by Amee Hardy, LCPC, identifies exactly what is blocking a neurodivergent young adult’s access to functioning — whether that’s capacity, skill, or ownership — and builds a clear path to sustainable independence. Gemba Boise is an independent living program in ...

04/07/2026

Excited for this collaboration and conversation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Sharing from Dr. Lisa Cheyette and Associates

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 1:15p - 2:15p
Where: The Autisum Symposium
Title: “Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Unlocked: The Skills Behind Success”
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We’ve spent years measuring what students know. This session, however, asks us to measure who they’re becoming.

Emotional intelligence, how we read ourselves, relate to others, manage stress, make decisions…doesn’t show up on a transcript. Yet, it shows up everywhere else.

Grateful to have Dr Rick Pollard of Dr Lisa Cheyette and Associates join this much needed conversation with Amee Hardy, Katie Rienstra, and Helen Waldron and showcase our opportunities to build the bridge between assessment and real-world support.

04/06/2026

Transitions can be one of the most challenging seasons for young adults. Moving from school to work, gaining independence, or figuring out the next step in life often comes with uncertainty.

Growth during these moments is about learning to navigate change, building confidence, and developing the skills needed to move forward one step at a time.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/03/2026

Supporting young adults with ADHD means recognizing that their brains often process information, time, and motivation differently. What may look like distraction or procrastination is often a challenge with executive functioning, the skills that help us start tasks, stay organized, and follow through.

With the right support, structure, and strategies, young adults with ADHD can build systems that play to their strengths. Breaking tasks into manageable steps, creating clear routines, and developing tools for focus can turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth and confidence.

Gemba is here to help - learn more about our program by heading to our website → link in the bio.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support

04/01/2026

Who are you becoming?

Not just what you’re doing next, but who you’re growing into along the way. Growth isn’t always loud or obvious, sometimes it’s small shifts, new perspectives, and quiet progress that shape the person you’re becoming.

ADHD Support | Executive Function | Young Adult Support