An Executive Functioning Community-Based Skills Group is a structured small group designed to help individuals (teens and adolescents) with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), brain injuries, or other neurodevelopmental conditions develop real-world executive functioning skills in practical situations and community settings. The group focuses on helping participants improve their ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks by engaging in hands-on activities and problem solve situations outside the traditional classroom or clinic.
Core Goals:
- Strengthen time management, organization, and planning skills.
- Improve social communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Practice real-world decision-making and flexibility in unpredictable environments.
- Build self-monitoring and emotional regulation strategies.
Typical Activities:
- Planning a grocery shopping trip with a budget.
- Using public transportation to navigate to a new location.
- Organizing a community event or volunteer project.
- Completing a scavenger hunt that requires time management and cooperation.
- Role-playing social scenarios such as job interviews or ordering food.
Benefits:
- Increase generalization of skills across settings.
- Build independence and confidence.
- Encourage peer support and real-time feedback.
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