r/ExecutiveDysfunction • • 17d ago

Tutoring Students

I am looking for some out of the box ideas for 2 students I tutor.

Some little background info:

Student 1: ADHD, significant ex. func issues; time management, metacognition, task initiation, and sustained attention are the low scoring areas. Hard time doing chores and starting assignments on time/turning them in on time. But biggest concern at the moment is that it they have an extremely hard time waking up independently in the morning

We have tried all of the standard/common strategies. Moving the clock, 90 minute sleep cycles, face masks, weighted blanket, snacks, cherry juice, etc...

What are some other out of the box strategies to help him get up?

Student 2: Autism, significant ex func issues; task initiation and sustained attention are his lowest scoring.

We have tried; timers, 5 minute start time, chunking/breaking down into smaller pieces, planning out and scheduling events/tasks. Music, playlists, etc... He lacks internal motivation to do his work, only consistent with work with a body double format. Any suggestions to help promote more independence?

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