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