From getting out the door on time to staying organized, our executive-functioning planning articles can help.
Have you ever started a project and felt stuck because you didn’t know where to begin or how to get to your end goal? For many learners, especially those who experience differences in planning, attention, or memory, even simple tasks can feel heavy. Task analysis helps by breaking larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps that … read more
A lot of students believe that applying for college is a one-time event, like a graduation party or a dental procedure. But here’s the thing: applying for college is a process – a long, complicated, and often frustrating process. And if your teen or young adult is not ready for it, they’ll be drowning in … read more
Navigating the path to academic success for neurodivergent teens, particularly those with ADHD or autism, can be challenging. Teens and young adults with unique learning styles can benefit academically and socially from tailored strategies to enhance executive functioning skills like planning and organization. One powerful tool that has shown promise in boosting executive functioning skills … read more
Let’s face it, life gets messy sometimes, and even when we think we’ve got everything under control, there are those moments when we feel completely overwhelmed. This is especially true for kids who are still learning how to navigate their responsibilities. Teaching kids how to set priorities is crucial, as it empowers them to manage … read more
If you’ve hung around Life Skills Advocate long enough, you know that we’re always looking for new ways to help neurodivergent learners get better at executive functioning. Executive functioning plays a vital role in our daily lives, influencing our ability to plan, organize, prioritize, focus, and regulate our behavior. Strong executive functioning skills are crucial … read more
Life is just like a puzzle. For those of us with ADHD, it’s not always easy to plan things in advance. Those puzzle pieces don’t always come together with ease! ADHD can make it challenging to stick to schedules, remember important dates, and meet deadlines. Therefore, we often need help in developing planning and organization … read more
The beach is calling you. Or maybe it’s the mountains, the sea or a theme park. Wherever it is, you’re ready to plan a vacation but feel overwhelmed or unsure how to do so when you or someone in your travel party has executive function challenges. Maybe you’ve tried to travel before and it didn’t … read more
This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more
When you think about teaching your child about money, what topics come to mind? More than likely, you’ve considered the need to teach your child about things like saving, budgeting, and perhaps even how to manage a bank account. But have you given any thought to more lofty goals, like how to save money for … read more
If you’re working with a child with unique learning needs, you’ve probably heard all about the benefits and potential uses for social stories for students of all ages (even adolescents and young adults!). Social stories can help young learners adjust to new routines, participate in conversations, develop certain life skills, or learn how to interact … read more