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For students with executive function challenges, problems with
flexibility and goal-directed behavior can be a major obstacle to
success in school and in life. With the enhanced second edition of
this popular curriculum now optimized for both in-person and
virtual instruction you'll have everything you need to explicitly
teach executive function skills in today's educational environment.
A highly effective intervention for students ages 8-11, Unstuck
& On Target! gives you 21 ready-to-use, field-tested lessons
that boost critical skills like cognitive flexibility, problem
solving, coping, and goal setting. Ideal for use with learners with
autism, ADHD, and other challenges that affect executive function,
this curriculum includes a comprehensive manual and a package of
digital, downloadable components that are easy to print and use in
face-to-face or virtual settings. Unstuck and On Target! Benefits:
Optimized for the way you teach today. The new reconfigured format
makes the kit more flexible-you can use it in schools or during
remote instruction. Meets the needs of MTSS Tier 2 learners. This
proven curriculum is one of the few tailored to the needs of Tier 2
students who need more focused instruction. Gives you explicit,
step-by-step routines, activities, and scripts to help students
improve executive function skills. Targets the flexibility and
planning skills every student needs to learn effectively, reduce
stress, get along with others, problem-solve, and more. Can be done
with any class, by any teacher. Each ready-to-use lesson comes
complete with clear instructions, materials lists, and tips for
teachers. Makes learning fun with engaging games, role plays,
stories, and lively class discussions. Reinforces new skills
through 19 Home Practice handouts in English and Spanish. WHAT'S IN
THE REFORMATTED KIT: One print manual * Two digital, print-ready
gameboards, available as one-page 11x17 PDFs, two-page 8.5x11 PDFs,
and PowerPoint files * Four digital, print-ready posters * 50+
handouts-digital downloads now available as fillable PDFs.
How can you help kids with autism be flexible, get organised, and
work toward goals-not just in school but in everyday life? It's all
about executive function, and this quick problem-solving guide
helps you explicitly teach these critical skills to
high-functioning children with autism (Grades K-8). Used on its own
or in tandem with the popular ‘Unstuck and On Target!’
classroom curriculum, this practical guide shows how to embed
executive function instruction in dozens of everyday scenarios,
from morning routines to getting homework done. Designed for
therapists, teachers, and parents, these highly effective
techniques give children the skills they need to navigate each day,
reach their goals, and succeed inside and outside the classroom.
THIS BOOK HELPS YOU: Understand executive function- why it's
important and why it's challenging for children with autism Teach
three skills critical to success: flexibility, goal setting, and
organisation Use consistent scripts and key words to help children
process your message Model desired behaviours -and fade your
guidance as children generalize skills Provide simple, effective
visual cues that keep kids unstuck and on target Keep it fun and
positive, with tips on creative, playful ways to teach executive
function skills PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Dozens of specific, easy-to-do
examples; ""Goal, Plan, Do, Check"" scripts and worksheets that
break down tasks into small, achievable chunks; key words and
phrases that help kids stay on target; reproducible visual aids;
sample IEP goals. Help children with autism Compromise with family
and friends Turn ""big deals"" into ""little deals"" Move on to
Plan B when Plan A doesn't work Make plans and carry them out Solve
problems independently Be a good friend Handle disappointments and
unexpected events Avoid ""whim goals"" that get them off track
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