Solving executive function challenges : simple ways to get kids with autism unstuck and on target / Lauren Kenworthy [and five others]

Includes index.

Introduction and how to use this manual -- 1.What is executive function, how is it impaired in autism spectrum disorder, and two ways to help -- 2.Overview of the unstuck and on target: intervention -- 3.Unstuck: teaching a child to be flexible -- 4.On target: planning to achieve your goals -- 5.Target goal -- 6.Troubleshooting: changing the environment to solve everyday problems -- Appendix A: Sampel goal, plan, do, checks -- Appendix B: Sample individualized education program goals and accommodations that address executive dysfunction.

How can you help kids with autism be flexible, get organized, 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.