How to Survive & Thrive: Neurodivergent Preteens Middle School & Jr. High Camp
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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This camp is designed to support Autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent learners in the middle grade years by giving them the executive function and advocacy skills that they need to thrive and navigate in person school.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Grades 6-8 can be tough especially for autistic teens as well as teens with ADHD, anxiety, or other learning differences. The goal of this camp is to: *Make that transition a little easier for students who are new to the middle grade experience. * Give experienced middle schoolers, the opportunity to share their experiences. *Help all students navigating middle school and junior high in person to develop a concrete plan for a successful school year. Day 1: Learners will: *Compare...
2 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Day 1: Getting Ready for the New YearLearners will: *Compare the middle grade experience to that of elementary school. *Have the opportunity to ask questions and share what works as a community of beginning and returning middle grade students. *Start developing a plan for making friends and navigating the logistics of the junior high and middle school experience.Lesson 2Day 2: Self Advocacy and Organizational StrategiesLearners will: * Add to their plan by discussing organizational strategies for completing and turning in assignments. * Learn about the value of reading a junior high- middle school class syllabus, and discuss how each teacher may have different routines and expectations. *Discuss where to seek support and how to work with peers in group projects and other class settings. *Explore how to use school resources and self advocacy to be more comfortable and successful at school.
The goal of this class is for students to get questions answered and to develop a plan for learning success in Middle School.
Ms. Bridget Smith has taught learners of all ages including middle schoolers during her over 25 year career as an educator. She is a person with ADHD and mom to kids with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and other learning differences.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
The "Middle School Planning Guide" will serve as a concrete assessment of the learners participation and understanding of class content. I will also end each class session with a "What are your takeaways?" question that helps students verbally reflect on what they have learned.Grades Offered
This camp prepares neurodivergent learners including autistic preteens as well as those with ADHD and anxiety for middle school transition. Templates are shared in PDF and Google Doc form to support learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Please print out materials or prepare the Google Doc version of Our Middle School Planning guide and be ready to use it in each class session. A pen or pencil, some paper plain or lined, and some colored pencils or pens would also be good to have handy!
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
ADHD Medication and Individual Education Plans may come up in the course of our discussion and developing planning guides. My approach will be that ADHD medication and IEP support can be helpful for some learners with ADHD but everyone has to find what works for their family in conjunction with medical and educational professionals.
The idea for developing rules or guidelines for surviving middle school came from a book that I use in book study "Eliza Bing is (Not) A Star" by Carmella Van Fleet, author and mom to an ADHD learner.
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Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(844)
I love being part of the Outschool learning community! I offer executive function courses for neurodivergent and preteens and students with learning disabilities. I specialize in supporting teens with ADHD, autistic learners, learners with...
Group Class
$34
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 131 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-12 learners per class
