It’s important for those of us who struggle with ADHD and executive functioning to identify our priorities because there are not enough hours in the day to do everything we could possibly want to do. Without setting our priorities, many of us respond in the moment. We shift our attention to whatever is most pressing or exciting at the moment. In order to actively suppress that urge, we need to identify and commit ourselves to certain priority items.
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Active Note-Taking is as Easy as 1-2-3!
Because many of the executive functions (sustained attention, working memory, organization, planning, prioritizing, task initiation, persistence, and self-monitoring) can hamper one’s ability to take notes in class, it is helpful for students to use these three active note-taking strategies.
TSSUS Conference Presentations
Thank you for participating in my sessions! You all had great questions and helpful comments. As promised, here are PDF copies of my time management presentations: Women Young Women Girls Parents Additional information about topics discussed can be found elsewhere on my website: Executive Functions Preparing Written Reports/Projects Accommodations Educational Rights Time Management: Simplified…
Briefcase & Backpack Packing List
To remember what to take to school, students can put together a packing list using the Packing List form. This form can be customized to meet his or her specific needs. The form can be laminated and placed near the student’s “launching pad” (a place near the door for his backpack and other necessary items). …
Narrowing Worksheet
Many of us who struggle with executive functioning challenges have trouble narrowing down our projects. As a result, our ventures are too big and become too difficult to complete in the amount of time we have. If this is a struggle for you, use the narrowing worksheet, and ask yourself these questions to narrow your…
Home Project Planner: Ten Steps to Better Planning & Communication about Home Projects
The “Home Project Planner” is designed to help spouses communicate and organize projects at home. In this article, Dr. Davenport explains how to use this downloadable tool.
Meeting Notes and Action List
By popular demand, this is a PDF copy of the meeting notes/action list form we have available for clients and their families to take notes and list action steps during their appointments. It is a handy form for anyone who wants to keep up with actions assigned during any type of meeting.
Assignment Book
Students with executive functioning challenges struggle to consistently write down their assignments. Their complaints about the student planners sold at school are a dime a dozen. The most common complaint I hear is, “There’s too much distracting stuff on each page! I start to write down my homework, then I see an interesting study…
Student Planner
Students with executive functioning challenges struggle to consistently write down their assignments. Their complaints about the student planners sold at school are a dime a dozen. The most common complaint I hear is, “There’s too much distracting stuff on each page! I start to write down my homework, then I see an interesting study skills…
14 Steps to Help Your Child/Teen Get Out the Door On Time
Does your consistently inconsistent child or teen cause you to run late every morning?
Children and teens who struggle with executive functions often struggle to consistently complete daily routines and require numerous reminders from their parents. This is frustrating for both the parent and the child.
Downloadable Behavior Chart
This behavior chart can be used to encourage your child to change and develop all kinds of behaviors. Suggestions for using this tool are also provided.