Welcome educators!

Before using these strategies, please keep in mind that everyone you are working with (including yourself) is likely under a great deal of stress, facing uncertainty, and trying to manage many competing demands in new ways.

Research has repeatedly shown that increased stress and multi-tasking make it difficult for all individuals to use executive functioning skills effectively. With that in mind, try to select only two or three of these strategies to introduce at a time. Once these strategies have been incorporated into a routine, more could be added.

Many students struggle with more than one of the challenges described below; please select one statement below which poses the greatest challenge at this time.

I have a student who often...

• Has trouble focusing, is often easily distracted and/or needs extra help to stay on task (Attention/Focus)

• Loses track of what they were doing (e.g., "where was I?") and/or when given 3 directions, often only remembers 1 (Staying on Track)

• Has trouble remembering ideas when writing (e.g., "what was I going to say?") (Staying on Track with Writing)

• Loses track of belongings and needs support to keep materials organized (Material Organization)

• Is disorganized when writing or talking (e.g., out of order; hard to follow) and/or often focuses on details and misses the "big picture" (Idea Organization)

• Has difficulty breaking large tasks down into manageable steps and/or planning ahead (Planning)

• Becomes easily frustrated, overreacts to small problems, and/or has frequent emotional outbursts (Frustration Management)

• Is upset by changes in schedule/routines or transitions between activities (Inflexibility)

I have a caregiver who is looking to help...

• Strategies for caregivers

Site Developed by:

Eva Troyb, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist | Licensed Psychologist

Christopher Barclay, PhD, BCBA, NCSP
Licensed Psychologist | Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Nationally Certified School Psychologist