Executive Functioning, Task Initiation, Time Management

How to Overcome Procrastination Guilt

We’ve all been there – you’re putting off a task and the guilt starts to set in. The more you procrastinate, the more guilty you feel. And then you’re so distracted by those feelings of guilt that you’re having a hard time getting to work on anything else. It’s a vicious cycle that can be … read more

Schedules & Routines, EF Apps & Tools, Executive Functioning, Making Stuff EF Friendly, Task Initiation

Customizing Visual Schedules for Every Learner

If you’re looking for an effective way to enhance daily routines and support individuals with different abilities, visual schedules and supports should be one of the first places to start. Among all the evidence-based interventions for neurodivergent individuals, visual schedules has shown to be effective, present minimal risks, and can be completely customized to each … read more

Task Initiation, Executive Functioning, IEPs

12 Task Initiation IEP Goals for Real Life

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

EF 101 Series, Executive Functioning, Task Initiation

Task Initiation Tools to Support Your Adolescent

“Get going.” “It’s not that hard.” “You got this—just try it.” “Get started.” “You can do this.” Ever feel like you’re always playing the role of cheerleader for your teen or young adult with unique learning needs? We all have times where it feels difficult to get started. But for teens and young adults who … read more

Task Initiation, EF 101 Series, Executive Functioning

9 Task Initiation Goals to Teach Getting Started

A client’s father once came to us with this complaint: “My son and I have constant battles about the smallest, simplest things. Getting ready for school. Emptying the dishwasher—by the way, that’s the only chore he’s asked to do each day because the rest are worse. Going to bed at night. We just can’t seem … read more

Task Initiation, Behaviors, EF 101 Series, Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning Skills 101: The Basics of Task Initiation

In the new world of distance learning and virtual home-school, we hear the same pleas from hundreds of parents and teachers, “I feel like I’m giving hundreds of reminders every day. How hard is it to Just. Get. Started?” In situations where we’re asking for a greater level of independence from our kids than ever … read more