Adolescent Services

Services for adolescents may include...

• Homework management

  • Using a planner

  • Visual timers

  • Chunking assignments, backwards planning

  • Checklist for work completion/locker use

  • Hard subjects first, estimate time for completion

    • Timing and checking estimates

    • Feelings about before and after

• Backpack cleanout

  • Keep, file, toss

  • Folder management (color code, filing)

  • Pack up checklist for school and home

• Creating home routines (AM & PM) with visual checklists 

• Practice and implement focus strategies

  • Identify distractions and plan for them

  • Develop scripts to restart/refocus

  • Calm down plans

• Weekly reflections (Successes, Goals progress, Adjustments )