Impulse Control Flexible Thinking & More: Camp for Neurodivergent Preteens
In this three session camp, neurodivergent students with ADHD and other learning differences will learn more about the executive function skills of flexible thinking, emotional control, and impulse control.
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursAssessment
At the end of each class, students will be encouraged to share takeaways from each lesson. A self assessment will be offered at the end of each session. If a student shares their self assessment with me within two weeks of our final class session, I am willing to provide a narrative evaluation of student performance.Grading
If a student shares their self assessment with me within two weeks of our final class session, I am willing to provide a narrative evaluation of student performance.Class Experience
Kids with ADHD and other learning differences find flexible thinking, emotional control, and impulse control challenging. Students will the have the opportunity to learn more about how executive function skills can help us regulate our impulses and emotions as well as to think more flexibly. Students will practice scenario based problem solving, share their own experiences, and learn tools that can help them strengthen their ability to employ these vital executive function skills. Each class will include: 1) An introductory question related to the executive function skill of the day. 2) An overview of that executive function skill and how it can make everyday life and academic life easier and more fun. 3) An opportunity to brainstorm scenarios that require students to use the executive function skill of the day and to develop some potential responses to them. 4) Receive a concrete support or activity that they can use to practice their executive function skills in this area. 5) If there is time an opportunity to ask questions about ADHD and executive function and/or do a quick share with other students. 6) A self assessment will be shared after our last class session. Themes for the Day: Day 1: Flexible Thinking ( Adjusting your behavior and actions in response unexpected changes) Day 2: Emotional Control: (Managing big emotions) Day 3: Impulse Control (Thinking before you act) ****My Refund Policy **** Courses/ Camps: Free transfers upon request when sections are available. Full refund upon request up to one week before the start of class.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of flexible thinking, emotional control, and impulse control. They will leave class with some concrete tools to practice flexible thinking, better manage their emotions, and control their impulses.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Flexible Thinking
Adjusting your behavior and actions based on unexpected changes 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Emotional Control
Managing big emotions 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Impulse Control
Thinking before you act 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
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.
Parental Guidance
Since this is a class learners with ADHD and other neurodivergent learners, subjects such as 504 plans, Individual Education Plans, and the use of medication to manage ADHD may come up. In terms of medication, I always address this when it is mentioned by saying that it can be very effective to help learners manage their ADHD, but different families handle this differently. I also mention other ways to manage ADHD such as exercise and structure.
Supply List
Please try to print out any handouts or guides posted in the Outschool classroom before class begins. Whenever possible, I also try to offer alternatives such as Google Doc versions. It is a good idea to have a pen or pencil, paper, and colored markers or colored pencils available at every class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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895reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz
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 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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 49 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-12 learners per class
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