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Executive function strategies

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  • You keep forgetting your lunch when you go to work. What can you do to help remind you?
    Put a post it note out, set a phone reminder, ....
  • You are going grocery shopping. You have a hard time remembering what you need. What can you do to help you remember?
    write out a list on paper or on your phone
  • You know it's going to rain tomorrow. You want to pack an umbrella. What can you do to help you remember?
    Set out the umbrella, pack it in your bag, put a post-it note, set a phone reminder, ...
  • You need to get up earlier than usual tomorrow. What strategies can you use to help you remember?
    set an alarm, have clothes/lunch ready to go the night before, ...
  • Your bus comes at 3:45. You keep missing it because you're always late. What can you do to help?
    Set an alarm with 5-10 minutes before the bus comes
  • You are going to see your favorite singer in concert. You don't want to forget the day. How can you remember the date?
    put a calendar reminder
  • You can't remember when your next dentist appointment is. Where can you look for this information?
    Look in your calendar - if it's not there, add it!
  • You have an event coming up, but you keep forgetting what time it starts. What can you do to help you remember?
    Put it in your phone calendar, set a reminder, ...
  • You need to clean your room. It's hard to know where to start. What can you do to help you?
    break down the task, write out a check list, ...
  • You have a doctor's appointment next week. How can you help yourself remember?
    put it in your calendar, put in a phone reminder
  • Tomorrow is pink shirt day! What can you do to remind you to wear a pink shirt?
    put a calendar reminder, use a post-it, set it out the night before, ...