Executive Function & Study Skills Fundamentals Neurodivergent Preteen & Teen
Class experience
Neurodivergent learners are intelligent, creative, out of the box thinkers, but can have trouble thriving due to challenges with executive function skills like organization, planning, prioritizing, and working memory. This class is designed to help learners strengthen these skills and give them tools to better navigate academic settings and life in general. Learners with challenges in reading and writing due to dyslexia or dysgraphia, often also have trouble with task initiation and working...
Learners will gain tools to make many aspects of learning and life such as organization, working memory, and preparing to tackle written assignments a little easier.
Bridget Smith is a teacher and parent with ADHD. Her focus on Outschool is supporting students with ADHD, other neurodivergent learners, and students with learning disabilities. She has taught over 4000 learners, including teens, with ADHD and executive function challenges here on Outschool. She is a credentialed teacher who has taught preschoolers through adult learners. Bridget is credentialed by the State of California to teach K-12 Students.
Homework Offered
There is no learner homework for this class. Families are encouraged to review supplemental material shared after class and reinforce our lessons in everyday situations.Assessments Offered
A narrative evaluation about learner participation is available upon request.Grades Offered
Class supports executive function development in neurodivergent learners including autistic learners as well as those with ADHD and anxiety. Templates are shared in PDF and Google Doc form to support learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Please check the classroom for any handouts posted that should be printed out ahead of time. Where possible, I also try to provide Google Doc links for most resources. Lots of paper, something to write with, and colored pens and pencils will come in handy during some class sessions.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Kahoot! will be used in some of our note taking lessons. Participation is optional and learners are given extra time to record their answers. No account is required, but an extra device to play on is helpful. This class uses copies of Google Docs as well as shared Google Docs to facilitate collaboration and make work accessible to students with writing challenges. Some lessons also use Google Jamboard, but the teacher is happy to add learner ideas for them as needed.
I love being part of the Outschool learning community! I offer executive function courses for neurodivergent kids and teens and students with learning disabilities as well as book studies, note-taking, and writing classes that are accessible to...
Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-14
3-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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