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Do you work with teens and young adults who struggle with executive function? This new Unstuck and On Target! curriculum will help them build the executive function skills they need to succeed in high school and make a smooth transition to postsecondary education and adult life.The latest addition to the popular, evidence-based Unstuck and On Target!, this curriculum includes 25 lessons on topics that are key to success in school and life: thinking flexibly, setting goals, making a plan, managing time, working with others, engaging in self-advocacy, and more.
Taught in small groups or whole classes in any setting, these weekly lessons include catchy scripts, memorable visuals, engaging role-plays, and motivation and reminder strategies to help teens and young adults learn critical skills. Lessons and scripts build on each other, and students get many opportunities to practice and generalize their new skills to school, home, and community settings.
With this proven, highly effective approach to executive function intervention, students will develop the skills they need to navigate high school and enjoy a successful, self-determined adult life.
Unstuck and On Target! Benefits:
Explicitly designed for teens and young adults. Developed with the input of students in the 14-22 age range, this version of Unstuck addresses the more complex executive function demands students experience as they approach adulthood.
Helpful for a wide range of students. This curriculum is designed for anyone struggling with executive functions, including students who are on the autism spectrum or have ADHD.
Meets the needs of MTSS Tier 2 learners. This curriculum is one of the few tailored to the needs of Tier 2 students who need more focused instruction.
Engaging and easy to implement. You'll get explicit, step-by-step routines, scripts, and age-appropriate activities that keep students engaged as they learn.
Ideal for in-person and virtual settings: Includes digital posters, PowerPoint presentations, home extension activities, and digital student and parent workbooks.
Contents
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Overview
Foundations of Unstuck and On Target!
What are Executive Functions?
Basic Steps for Getting Started
Support Students for Success
Components of the Unstuck Curriculum
Key Techniques for Teaching Unstuck Lessons
Does Unstuck and On Target! Work?
Unit 1: Understanding Your Thinking Style and Getting What You Need
Lesson 1: Flexible Thinking Gets You More Power
Lesson 2: Why Unstuck Works—Understanding Executive Functions
Lesson 3: Self-Advocacy—Getting What You Need to Reach Your Goals
Lesson 4: Managing the Mismatch
Lesson 5: Neurodiversity Makes the World Better
Unit 2: Tools to Keep You On Target
Lesson 6: Why Set Goals: Big Picture Goals
Lesson 7: Life Pie—Time Management
Lesson 8: Flexible Thoughts
Lesson 9: Flexible Feelings
Lesson 10: Getting Stuff Done—How to Be More Motivated
Lesson 11: Getting Stuff Done—How to Be More Motivated and Make Your Own Plans
Lesson 12: Helping Future You Remember What You Have to Do
Unit 3: Tools for Working With Others
Lesson 13: How to Compromise
Lesson 14: When to Compromise
Lesson 15: Relationship Builders
Units 4 and 5: Planning Your Goal and Putting Your Plan Into Action
Lesson 16: Setting Your Own Goals
Lesson 17: How to Plan—Seeing the Big Picture and Important Details
Lesson 18: Recognizing Planning Dangers
Lesson 19: Making Your Plan A & Trying it Out
Lesson 20: Celebration! Checking Plan A and Making Plan B
Lesson 21: Checking Plan B and Making Plan C
Lesson 22: Checking Plan C and Making Plan D
Unit 6: Celebrating Your Learning
Lesson 23: Planning Your Graduation Celebration
Lesson 24: Planning Your Graduation Presentation
Lesson 25: Graduation
Troubleshooting
Glossary
