Working Memory

• Give step by step directions and have child repeat instructions back

Initiation/Attention

• Say to the child, "this is important to know/do because..."
• Get child's eye contact prior to giving directions.
• Limit amount of choices if overwhelmed by too many
• Specific spaces devoted to specific areas, i.e. homework desk, activities table

Sequencing

• Have a daily routine that does not change as able
• List routines with pictures as needed and use stickers, checks to mark completion
• Talk about the order we do things in and why it makes sense to do them in that order, "I will put my pants on before I put my shirt on before I brush my hair, because putting my shirt on might make my hair messy again anyway."

Problem Solving

• "Show me what you know first."

Time Management

• Use of timers
• Use of shading on clocks to allot amount of time to devote to certain tasks
• Quiet work space to minimize distractions as needed

Organization

• Use of colors for categorizing
• Keep materials in consistent place with labels and/or pictures
• Scaffold packing backpack, organizing desk area
• Duplicate materials to stay at home/school as needed
• Specific spaces devoted to specific activities, i.e. grooming materials on beurau, play toys on shelf.