ADHD & Executive Function Skills: Ongoing Note Taking Methods & Practice for Neurodivergent Teens

Note taking is a very important skill for teens with ADHD or challenges with executive function and working memory.  In this ongoing class students will learn and practice a wide variety of note taking strategies geared toward improving comprehension, working memory, and study skills.  

Each session will include a short presentation on a note taking skill, followed by an opportunity for the student to practice the skill of the day. Some sessions will be dedicated to taking notes on lecture material.  Students will watch a dynamic slide presentation about a topic which will be high interest and engaging for teen learners. During the presentation, students will practice the note taking strategy for that week.  Other sessions will be dedicated taking notes on written material. 

Classes will support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other learning differences by using simple templates and practical strategies to support comprehension.  A note taking guide or PDF of the note taking strategy presentation will also be provided to the learner after each class session.  This will give students a reference to refer back to as they use this strategy in other learning contexts.

This class is geared toward learners who struggle with taking notes, writing, or working memory.  All teens are welcome but it is ideal for middle schoolers and the early high school years.  It's goal is to give learners a foundation to prepare for high school and college success.

Topics for Fall 2022-2023


Week of October 30: Annotation

Week of November 6:  KWL Note Taking (not all classes meet this week due to teacher commitments)

Week of November 13:  How to Use Your Notes to Study for a Test  (not all classes may meet this week due to teacher commitments)

Week of November 21:  Thanksgiving Break (US Holiday Week)

Week of November 27: No class due to teacher commitments

Week of December 4: No class due to teacher commitments

Week of December 11: Mind Mapping

Weeks of December 18 and 25: Winter Break

Week of January 1:  Visual Note Taking

Week of January 8: Venn Diagram Note Taking

Week of January 15:  No class due to teacher commitments

Week of January 22: Title, Summary, Detail

Week of January 29 : Strategies to take notes on what you read (Not all classes meet due to teacher commitments)

Week of February 5:  Two Column Summary Note Taking

Week of February 12:  Two Column Response Note Taking (Not all classes meet due to teacher commitments)

Week of February 19: Two Column Question Note Taking

Week of February 26: Left- Right Notes (Not all classes meet due to teacher commitments)

Week of March 5: Cornell Notes

Week of March 12:  Visual Notes

Week of March 19: Using color to organize your notes

Week of March 26: Why visual notes work. (Not all classes meet due to teacher commitments)

Week of April 2: How to use your notes to study for a test 

Week of April 9: Spring Break, no class held

Week of April 16: KWL Note Taking (Not all classes meet due to teacher commitments)

Week of April 23: Mind mapping note taking

Week of April 30: Key Words and Main Ideas (Not all classes meet due to teacher commitments)

Week of May 7: Venn Diagram Note Taking

Week of May 14:  Visual Note Taking


 Looking for individualized support or a multi-strategy review?  Try this class.

1 on 1 Note Taking, Writing, and Study Skills Support
https://outschool.com/classes/adhd-and-executive-function-skills-for-success-1-on-1-note-taking-and-study-skills-support-0DGH4ixq?sectionUid=a4b26a1d-7434-4696-9301-54ae199d44eb&usid=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Other short term note taking classes I offer:

https://outschool.com/classes/adhd-and-learning-differences-note-taking-workshop-visual-notes-and-mind-mapping-teen-Xgb4wL1d?usid=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

https://outschool.com/classes/adhd-and-executive-function-skills-for-success-note-taking-annotation-teen-CVldgMdQ?usid=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

https://outschool.com/classes/adhd-and-learning-differences-working-memory-two-column-note-taking-camp-teen-38Jk5QSG?usid=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

https://outschool.com/classes/executive-function-skills-2-day-workshop-two-column-note-taking-strategies-teen-l5XOh9V4?usid=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link