Get the Free Interrupter Activity to help your learner practice when to interrupt and when to wait

Teach a simple pause and ask routine using video modeling for parents and educators

The Interrupter

What's Included?

  • Printable one-page PDF with a 7-step video-modeling activity; plan for about 30–45 minutes or break into short segments
  • Materials checklist: paper and pencil, smartphone or tablet, common household items, and a tripod or helper for recording
  • Step-by-step prompts to record a real scenario, review the video together, and discuss why the timing of interrupting matters
  • Guided re-record directions to try a better choice and compare the two clips in a short debrief

What Can You Do With the Free Interrupter Activity?

Practice Pausing Before You Speak

with a simple record watch redo flow

Build Awareness Using Video Review

by seeing actions and choices on screen

Choose Better Ways To Interrupt

so you can try alternatives and wait

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The Interrupter

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FAQs

Is this printable?

Yes. It is a one-page PDF you can print or use on a device.

How long does it take?

About 30–45 minutes, or you can split it into shorter segments.

Do I need special equipment?

No. A phone or tablet, paper and pencil, and common household items are enough.

What ages is this for?

School-age learners and up. Adjust language and scenarios to fit your learner.

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

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