Students master a 5-minute daily reset routine for their materials to ensure each day starts with a low cognitive load.
A lesson designed to empower students to understand their IEP goals and practice self-advocacy through scenario-based roleplay. Students will learn the 'Blueprinting' method for communicating their needs effectively to teachers and staff.
A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.
A review of all skills, self-assessment of progress, and a celebration of 'Brain Boss' certification.
Teaches cognitive flexibility and how to 'pivot' when plans change or obstacles arise.
Explores mental strategies for holding and manipulating information, such as visualization and external checklists.
Strategies to overcome the 'getting started' hurdle, focusing on the 5-minute rule and environment setup.
Introduces time estimation and the 'time-mapping' technique to visualize schedules and reduce procrastination.
Practical strategies for physical organization, including locker, backpack, and digital file management.
Teaches students how to differentiate between urgency and importance and break large projects into manageable steps.
Teaches emotional regulation techniques to help students identify their 'mood zone' and use calming strategies.
Focuses on impulse control and the 'stop, think, go' strategy to manage reactions in social and academic settings.
An introductory session to define executive functioning and establish group norms through a 'Brain Boss' metaphor.
Teaching students to navigate personal space and handle social rejection with maturity and respect.
Two double-sided morning work assignments designed for 7th-grade students preparing for NYS ELA and Math exams, focusing on high-leverage standards like Ratios, Expressions, Context Clues, and Short Response writing.
Strategies and quick-reference tools specifically designed for refocusing and redirecting students with ADHD and defiant behaviors in the Least Restrictive Environment.
A comprehensive intervention suite designed for 8th-grade students struggling with elopement and vandalism. It focuses on restorative justice, structural scheduling, and teacher-led support strategies.
Sensory support strategies and proprioceptive activities designed for students in grades 3-5. Bridges the gap between play-based movement and functional household participation with age-appropriate "strength challenges."
