Laura Gutermuth Anthony – författare

How can you help kids with autism be flexible, get organised, and work toward goals-not just in school but in everyday life? It's all about executive function, and this quick problem-solving guide helps you explicitly teach these critical skills to high-functioning children with autism (Grades K-8). Used on its own or in tandem with the popular ‘Unstuck and On Target!’ classroom curriculum, this practical guide shows how to embed executive function instruction in dozens of everyday scenarios, from morning routines to getting homework done. Designed for therapists, teachers, and parents, these highly effective techniques give children the skills they need to navigate each day, reach their goals, and succeed inside and outside the classroom.THIS BOOK HELPS YOU:Understand executive function- why it's important and why it's challenging for children with autismTeach three skills critical to success: flexibility, goal setting, and organisationUse consistent scripts and key words to help children process your messageModel desired behaviours -and fade your guidance as children generalize skillsProvide simple, effective visual cues that keep kids unstuck and on targetKeep it fun and positive, with tips on creative, playful ways to teach executive function skillsPRACTICAL MATERIALS:Dozens of specific, easy-to-do examples; ""Goal, Plan, Do, Check"" scripts and worksheets that break down tasks into small, achievable chunks; key words and phrases that help kids stay on target; reproducible visual aids; sample IEP goals.Help children with autismCompromise with family and friendsTurn ""big deals"" into ""little deals""Move on to Plan B when Plan A doesn't workMake plans and carry them outSolve problems independentlyBe a good friendHandle disappointments and unexpected eventsAvoid ""whim goals"" that get them off track

The popular, evidence-based Unstuck and On Target! curriculum has helped elementary school students across the country develop critical flexibility, planning, and organization skills. Now there’s a version of Unstuck for ages 11–15—with all-new lessons specially designed to help middle school students build the strong executive function skills they need to manage more complex independent work.The curriculum includes 23 lessons on topics that are key to success in school and life: flexibility, big-picture thinking, planning, compromising, and self-monitoring. These 45-minute lessons are taught in small groups in any setting, including general and special education classrooms, pull-out groups, or after-school clubs. Through catchy scripts, memorable visuals, engaging role-plays, and positive reinforcement, students will learn skills that will help them in middle school and beyond. 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, middle school students will develop the skills they need to set and reach goals, flexibly collaborate with peers, use organization strategies independently, and lay the groundwork for a bright future.Unstuck and On Target! Benefits:Explicitly designed for middle school students. Developed with the input of young teens, this new version of Unstuck speaks to the challenges of students in this age range and helps them be flexible, well-regulated problem-solvers.Helpful for a wide range of students. While Unstuck was designed for students on the autism spectrum, it can help any student who struggles with executive function, including those with disabilities such as 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 classrooms: includes digital posters, home extension activities, and digital student and parent workbooks.Also sold separately:Unstuck and On Target! Ages 11–15: Student Workbook (5-pack)Unstuck and On Target! Ages 11–15: Power Equation Poster

For students with executive function challenges, problems with flexibility and goal-directed behavior can be a major obstacle to success in school and in life. With the enhanced second edition of this popular curriculum now optimized for both in-person and virtual instruction you'll have everything you need to explicitly teach executive function skills in today's educational environment. A highly effective intervention for students ages 8-11, Unstuck & On Target! gives you 21 ready-to-use, field-tested lessons that boost critical skills like cognitive flexibility, problem solving, coping, and goal setting. Ideal for use with learners with autism, ADHD, and other challenges that affect executive function, this curriculum includes a comprehensive manual and a package of digital, downloadable components that are easy to print and use in face-to-face or virtual settings.Unstuck and On Target! Benefits:Optimized for the way you teach today. The new reconfigured format makes the kit more flexible-you can use it in schools or during remote instruction.Meets the needs of MTSS Tier 2 learners. This proven curriculum is one of the few tailored to the needs of Tier 2 students who need more focused instruction.Gives you explicit, step-by-step routines, activities, and scripts to help students improve executive function skills.Targets the flexibility and planning skills every student needs to learn effectively, reduce stress, get along with others, problem-solve, and more.Can be done with any class, by any teacher. Each ready-to-use lesson comes complete with clear instructions, materials lists, and tips for teachers.Makes learning fun with engaging games, role plays, stories, and lively class discussions.Reinforces new skills through 19 Home Practice handouts in English and Spanish.WHAT'S IN THE REFORMATTED KIT: One print manual * Two digital, print-ready gameboards, available as one-page 11x17 PDFs, two-page 8.5x11 PDFs, and PowerPoint files * Four digital, print-ready posters * 50+ handouts—digital downloads now available as fillable PDFs.