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How can you help kids with autism be flexible, get organized, and work toward goalsnot just in school but in everyday life? Its all about executive function, and this quick problemsolving guide helps you explicitly teach these critical skills to highfunctioning children with autism (Grades K8). 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 functionwhy its important and why its challenging for children with autism Teach three skills critical to success: flexibility, goal setting, and organization Use consistent scripts and key words to help children process your message Model desired behaviors 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, easytodo 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 doesnt work Make plans and carry them out Solve problems independently Be a good friend Handle disappointments and unexpected events Avoid whims that get them off trackQuickreference magnet included! As a bonus, youll also get a 4 x 6 magnet printed with key words and sample scripts from Unstuck and On Target! Its a handy quick reference for the GoalPlanDoCheck process that helps students set and meet goals.