Julie was having a hard day. Her brother ate all of her favorite cereal at breakfast, a new girl sat in her seat on the bus, and there was a substitute teacher in her class. During reading, she had a hard time sitting still and the substitute would not let her take a break in …
Get Your Dream Job
Have you ever had to look for a job? It can be stressful! You have to figure out what kind of job you would like- and what job is the best match for you. Then you need to locate a job that falls into that category. Once you find a job opening you must apply …
SOARR: A Metacognitive Problem Solving Strategy
We have all had opportunities where we have entered novel situations and had to use flexible thinking and problem-solving skills to figure out what to do. Knowing what we are supposed to do in any situation depends on the context as we come into an environment or situation, consciously think about what is going on, …
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A New School Year: Getting Off to A Good Start!
Whether the opening of school calls for in-person, hybrid, or remote learning, we can expect significant changes from the way we started the school in previous years. What will this mean for students with executive function (EF) challenges? They will have to adjust to different routines in class as well as online learning. They will …
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I Did It on My Own! The Magic of Work Systems
In order to successfully complete a series of tasks, whether it be a domestic chore, a crafting experience, or an on-the-job project, many of us use a system that visually indicates what work and how much work has to be done, how we will know when the work is finished, and what happens next. For …
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