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Unstuck and On Target Unstuck for Ages 11-15 now available ​ Learn how to provide Unstuck 8-11 to your students through an asynchronous online educator training. FREE 3.5 CEC cr edit! What is Unstuck ? ​​​Unstuck is a suite of tools for educators, families, and clinicians to build executive function skills. Resources include: Curricula for both elementary and middle school aged students Online implenter training modules Free videos Online parent training Free supplemental materials (YouTube Channel and posters) ​ The Unstuck currricula consist of small group lessons and simple, everyday strategies that build a common language. Children improve in their regulation of feelings, behavior, and thinking by improving their core executive function skills of flexibility, planning and organization. ​ Who is Unstuck for? Does it Work? Unstuck is for children who struggle with executive functioning. Unstuck is a language mediated intervention, although it contains extensive visual supports which can be adapted for use with many different types of children. Research shows that Unstuck helps children with autism or ADHD become more flexible problem solvers, with better abilities to follow directions, make transitions, and avoid meltdowns and negativity. It also helps reduce parent stress and creates calmer classrooms. Further research needs to be done on a broader group of people with executive function challenges. ​ ​ More Who can Implement Unstuck ? The Unstuck intervention (curriculum) can be delivered by school based personnel and/or community based clinicians such as: Teachers Speech and language therapists Counselors Social workers Psychologists Occupational therapists Paraeducators Tutors Parents can create an Unstuck home: Online Unstuck Parent Course Solving EF Challenges book Free Parent Videos and Tip Sheets ​ ​ ​ Para espanol haga clic aqui Unstuck from Early Childhood through Early Adulthood Ages 4-6 Ages 8-11 Ages 11-15 Ages 14-22 Unstuck song Story books Activities Fun games Experiments Planning fun activities Building power Understanding your strengths and challenges Self advocacy Curriculum In Development Curriculum and Online Training Available Learn More Curriculum and Online Training Coming Soon Video: The importance of the Unstuck philosophy In the video below, Julia Bascom speaks to the importance of the Unstuck philosophy: Understanding your strengths and things you need to work on so that you can seek accommodations and supports. ​ This video is not an endorsement by ASAN of Unstuck . Video court esy of www.unstuckontarget.com Watch more videos Parent/Caregiver Parent/Caregiver Parent/Caregiver Implementers Do you want to improve classroom management and build a common language of self regulation in your school? Are you working with a child who is stuck on an overwhelming feeling or situation? Do you have clients who are struggling to be flexible in social situations? Learn More Families Does your child struggle with changes in routine, working independently or overwhelming feelings? "Unstuck has been a lifesaver for our family" Learn More TESTIMONIALS Here's what parents say they learned... ​ "Unstuck has changed the way our family interacts. We now all use the scripts and we have a common language that we really try to use in both good and bad times. You know it's working when your child tells you that you stuck and you are!" Here's what kids say they learned... ​ “Being able to have multiple plans because if I don’t have multiple plans I get stuck. If I have multiple plans I can get a little of what I want, rather than not at all. In most situations that’s better." Here's what teachers say... ​ “This is exactly the type of intervention needed to support our academically higher but dysregulated kiddos with ASD and ADHD. I appreciate the structure the curriculum provides.” Here's what community providers say... ​ "Unstuck works for clients with all kinds of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, and autism. More importantly, kids and families have fun and can do it!" ​ ​

Videos y Recursos en Español Básicos del Funcionamiento Ejecutivo Si su hijo(a) tiene problemas con el funcionamiento ejecutivo, tales como atascarse o sentirse sobrecargado o dificultades en seguir instrucciones, estos videos ofrecen estrategias que son fácil de usar inmediatamente. Estos videos y animaciones, que son cortos y divertidos, presentan situaciones de la vida real, consejos prácticos de expertos, y padres compartiedo su sabiduría y experiencia, todos hecho en una forma fácil de entender. (Haga clic en cada imagen para ser llevado a ese video). Videos Para Padres Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search video... Now Playing 03:05 Play Video Entender Funcionamiento Ejecutivo Now Playing 03:00 Play Video Manejar los Sentimientos Intensos Las hojas de consejos Estas hojas de consejos se crearon para acompañar los videos de funciones ejecutivas. Están diseñados para cualquier persona que quiera comprender y apoyar a un niño con problemas del funcionamiento ejecutivo. ​ Muchos niños tienen problemas con el funcionamiento ejecutivo. Los adultos cariñosos y afectuosos son clave para apoyar a los niños como desarrollan sus habilidades de función ejecutiva. Los consejos que se ofrecen en estas hojas pueden mejorar su vida y la de su hijo. Haga clic aquí para descargar las hojas de consejos ​ Descripciones de Videos Entender Funcionamiento Ejecutivo​ ​ Este animación explica a padres que es el funcionamiento ejecutivo y como parecen problemas del funcionamiento ejecutivo. Presenta estrategias faciles que padres pueden usar para ayudar sus hijos. ¿Es un "no poder" o un "no querer"? ​ En esta entrevisa, Claudia (madre) habla de como a veces parece que un niño no quiere hacer algo, pero en realidad no lo puede hacer. Explica como padres pueden abordar conflictos y ayudar a sus hijos a tener éxito. Anticipar lo Inesperado y Lidiar con la Decepción ​ Este animación demuestra como padres pueden ayudar sus hijos a lidiar con la decepción cuando las cosas no salen como anticipado, usando la estrategia de “anticipar lo inesperado.” Prevenir la Sobrecarga ​ Este animación ofrece consejos que padres pueden usar para prevenir su hijo de sobrecargarse – por ejemplo, identificar desencadenantes y prepararse por adelantado. ¿Que hacemos cuando lo que queremos parece ser imposible? ​ A veces lo que queremos no es possible. Este video presenta una experta quien explica que se puede hacer en estas situaciones con su hijo (a). Manejar los Sentimientos Intensos ​ En esta animación, cubrimos cómo identificar la intensidad de los sentimientos, así como las diferentes estrategias disponibles para manejar esos sentimientos y hacer que su hijo vuelva a sentirse "en el objetivo". Solución de problemas: Necesito más ayuda ​ ¿Terminaste nuestra serie de apoyo al funcionamiento ejecutivo, pero aún tienes preguntas? ¡Entonces nuestros vídeos de solución de problemas están aquí para ayudarle! Estos videos están aquí para responder sus preguntas y ofrecer más ayuda más allá de nuestros otros videos. En este video, un experto explica qué hacer si las estrategias que presentamos en nuestros videos no funcionan o dejaron de funcionar; o qué hacer si ya ha oído hablar de estas estrategias y las ha probado, pero necesita algo más. Solución de problemas: ¿Y ahora qué? ​ ¿Terminaste nuestra serie de apoyo al funcionamiento ejecutivo, pero aún tienes preguntas? ¡Entonces nuestros vídeos de solución de problemas están aquí para ayudarle! Estos videos están aquí para responder sus preguntas y ofrecer más ayuda más allá de nuestros otros videos. En este vídeo, un experto responde algunas inquietudes y preguntas frecuentes, como qué hacer si tiene dificultades para utilizar las estrategias del funcionamiento ejecutivo. Solución de problemas: ¿No es solo mala conducta? ​ ¿Terminaste nuestra serie de apoyo al funcionamiento ejecutivo, pero aún tienes preguntas? ¡Entonces nuestros vídeos de solución de problemas están aquí para ayudarle! Estos videos están aquí para responder sus preguntas y ofrecer más ayuda más allá de nuestros otros videos. En este vídeo, un experto aborda las diferencias entre desafíos con habilidades EF y mal comportamiento, cómo saber cuándo es uno u otro, y qué hacer cuando se trata de un desafío EF. Motivación: Cómo todos en su familia pueden obtener más de lo que quieren ​ En este vídeo, un experto explica cómo tanto los niños como los padres pueden obtener más de lo que quieren a través de estrategias motivadoras. Trabajar Hacia Metas ​ Crear y trabajar para lograr objetivos es una habilidad fundamental para la vida. En este video, analizamos cómo ayudar a su hijo a establecer metas, comprender por qué esas metas son importantes y cómo crear un plan para lograrlas. Plan A/ Plan B & Problema Grande/ problema pequeño ​ Elaborar varios planes ayuda a que su hijo siga pensando con flexibilidad y llamar a los eventos un “gran problema” o un “pequeño problema” le ayuda a gestionar la decepción. Explicamos cómo utilizar eficazmente ambas estrategias en esta animación. Llegar a un Acuerdo para que Todos Ganen ​ Llegar a acuerdos ayuda a que todos consigan lo que quieren. Esta animación explica los diferentes tipos de compromiso y cómo se pueden utilizar para que tanto los padres como sus hijos puedan salir con algo positivo. Descomponerlo para Logarlo ​ Los niños con dificultades en las funciones ejecutivas pueden sentirse abrumados fácilmente. En este vídeo, un experto ofrece consejos sencillos para dividir las tareas en pasos para poder realizarlas. Habla Menos, Escríbelo ​ En este vídeo, un experto explica cómo tomarse el tiempo para escribir cosas puede ayudar a su hijo a procesar sus sentimientos cuando hablar con él empeora las cosas o parece no llevar a ninguna parte. Capacitaciones para padres (8 sesiones) Sesión 1: Introducción Sesión 2: No puede vs. no quiere Sesión 3: Las adaptaciones Sesión 4: Vocabulario de Unstuck Sesión 5: Identificando las emociones Sesión 6: Estrategias de afrontamiento Sesión 7: Establecer los objetivos Sesión 8: Motivación e integrando todo Recursos Un Libro de Trabajo para padres ​ Haga clic aqui para Un Libro de Trabajo para padres (Parent Workbook in Spanish)

Solving Executive Function Challenges A how-to book for parents Solving Executive Function Challenges ( A how-to book for parents) ​ How can you help kids with autism be flexible, get organized, 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).

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Coming Soon! What is Unstuck? ​​​An executive function curriculum that uses proven cognitive-behavioral techniques to improve flexibility, emotion regulation, planning and organization. A set of fun activities that cue larger concepts, resulting in a shared language and approach for learning to be flexible, set goals and make plans. An adaptable set of lessons designed for use in schools by any school staff, but also used in clinic settings. Unstuck meets Tier 2 Intervention requirements for IEP's and 504's, but has been used in mainstream classrooms and in Tier 3 educational settings as well. A suite of resources that includes: Manual of 21 small group lessons Companion book for parents teachers, and therapists to support generalization of Unstuck Online training modules with CE credits for teachers Brief videos and an accessible online training platform for parents to learn the language and strategies of Unstuck. Who is Unstuck for and Does it Work? Unstuck is designed for 8- to 11- year-olds with average IQ who have challenges with flexibility, organization and planning. It was originally developed for children with autism who have strong cognitive and language skills. However, it targets executive function abilities that are essential for all children to thrive at home and at school, and research has shown that is effective for children with ADHD as well as autism. Research has documented that Unstuck helps children: Become more flexible problem solvers Improve classroom behaviors for following directions, making transitions, and avoiding meltdowns and negativity. How Can I Learn Unstuck? Use the small group curriculum manual : complete lesson plans with explicit, step by step directions. Parents, teachers and therapists can read Solving Executive Function Challenges to learn strategies to generalize Unstuck skills. Parents and teachers can watch these short videos in English and Spanish, which provide simple, practical ideas parent can use immediately. Parents can complete e-Unstuck on-line training.

Unstuck and On Target at the 2023 National Association of School Psychologists Conference Thank you for joining us! See below for more about the information presented in the symposium and use the menu at the top of the page to learn about everything Unstuck . Don't forget to enter your email at the bottom of the page to sign up for our mailing list so we can keep you updated about upcoming projects and resources. Symposium Slides Want to review the information presented at the conference? You can access our slides below. Parent Videos Check out our videos that provide information and practical strategies that parents can immediately use to support their neurodivergent child’s executive functions. Interventionist Training Learn about the Unstuck and On Target for Elementary online training

Unstuck and On Target for Community-Based Professionals Unstuck provides ready-made small group lesson plans that use proven cognitive-behavioral techniques to build social flexibility, emotion regulation, planning, and organization skills. It was designed for school settings but adapts well to individual and group therapy services. It h as a suite of multimedia companion materials for families in English and Spanish that can be used as standalone coaching, or as complimentary tools to improve generalization. Why are Executive Functions Important? Executive functioning is a set of brain-based abilities that help us set goals, make plans, manage disappointment, and stay flexible in the face of unexpected events. Executive functioning enables us to stick with challenges without getting overwhelmed. They drive social skills and are trans-diagnostic predictors of psychiatric symptoms. They predict success at school and long term quality of life, relationships, happiness, employment, and mental and physical health. Why use Unstuck ?

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e-Unstuck: Online Learning for Parents e-Unstuck: Online Learning for Parents ​ e-Unstuck is an interactive online course for parents to teach them to support executive functioning and behavior regulation in children on the autism spectrum. Parents can use this on their own or in conjunction with their child's participation in an Unstuck group at school or in the community. ​ This self paced interactive e-learning course will: Prepare parents to use Unstuck strategies with their child in the real world Provide parents with an individualized set of insights and recommendations for their child, including resources to share with other caregivers, teachers, and community members

Unstuck and On Target for Implementers Why Use Unstuck in School and Community Settings? Unstuck provides ready-made small group lesson plans with companion parent materials in English and Spanish that build executive functioning and help students regulate their thinking, feelings and behavior. It was designed for school settings but adapts well to individual and group therapy services. It u ses a strengths-based approach to improve social flexibility and readiness for learning , so it addresses academic needs and social-emotional learning standards. It creates calmer classrooms and better independent learners through a co common language of emotion regulation, flexibility, goal setting and planning. ​​​ Why are Executive Functions Important? Executive functioning is a set of brain-based abilities that help us set goals, make plans, manage disappointment, and stay flexible in the face of unexpected events and unwanted demands. Executive functioning enables us to stick with challenges without getting overwhelmed. They drive social skills and predict academic achievement, long term happiness, employment, and health. More Video: The importance of routines In this video, Julia Bascom discusses her use of routines and how they compliment her thinking style and allow her to get things done that she otherwise wouldn’t. ​ Video courtesy of www.unstuckontarget.com Watch more videos Testimonials ​ “It explicitly teaches students executive function skills and strategies that are good for everyone- adults and kids the same.” "These are life skills that you're teaching..." "(Unstuck ) worked great with many students who struggled emotionally." "Unstuck and On Target teaches skills many students need in order to be successful in school." "The skills that Unstuck and On Target teaches students are incredibly valuable. This curriculum works well with the school-wide behavior model." "I saw a lot of growth in my students who struggle, not just ones identified with EF struggles, and it motivated my students who are high flyers. I altered the curriculum to be part of a whole class focus for 26 students."

Unstuck and On Target! FAQ Unstuck and On Target! FAQ ​ Learn how Unstuck can help answer questions such as "How do I manage when students try to take over or disrupt lessons?" or "How do I keep my students engaged?"

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