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How to Survive and Thrive High School Camp: Neurodivergent Autistic ADHD Teens
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(848)
In this three session camp, teens will discuss strategies to improve executive function, make friends, and self advocate. They will have the opportunity to develop a concrete plan for high school success and learn study and notetaking tools.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This camp is designed to ease the transition to high school for teens with ADHD, executive function challenges, or other learning differences. It can also serve as a review of effective executive function strategies for returning high school students. Students will discuss topics such as the importance of organization, planning and self advocacy. They will strategize how to form positive peer relationships,create an optimal learning environment, improve study skills and focus on school...
3 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Peer Relationships, Transitions, and Self AdvocacyLearners will practice a mind mapping technique and brainstorming to consider ways to make friends in high school. Learners will also reflect upon their strengths, challenges, and needs to determine their optimal learning environment.Lesson 2Planning, Prioritizing, and OrganizationLearners will brainstorm and record planning and organizational strategies to help them achieve a positive high school experience. Learners will create a self advocacy letter or plan a functional at home learning space.Lesson 3Note Taking and Writing StrategiesLearners will discuss the importance of note-taking and will practice taking Cornell Notes. They will research and create a KWL about a topic they are passionate about.
The goal of this class is for students to get their high school questions answered and to develop a plan for learning success in high school.
Bridget Smith is a teacher and parent with ADHD. Her focus on Outschool is supporting students with ADHD, other neurodiverse learners, and students with learning differences. She has taught over 5000 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
Students are encouraged to continue to develop and implement their plan in between classes and throughout their high school years.Assessments Offered
In addition to inviting students to identify some "take aways" at the end of each session, students will have the opportunity to fill out a reflection sheet in their high school planner after the last class, where they can set some goals for the next school year.Grades Offered
This class prepares neurodivergent teens including autistic learners as well as those with ADHD and anxiety for high school transition. Templates are shared in PDF and Google Doc form to support learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Please print out materials provided before the each session. I will try to provide a Google Doc template as an alternative when possible. A pen or pencil, some paper plain or lined, and some colored pencils or pen would also be good to have handy!
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. Students are also invited to share high school experiences in class.
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Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(848)
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
$50
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 45 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-12 learners per class
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