SmartSteps:
Executive function program
If you’re reading this, you’ve been looking for ways to help your child, teen, or young adult develop better practices, routines, & habits without improvement. SMARTSTEPS is our unique, experiential, and project-based program that provides a new lens on what executive functioning is and provides actionable steps to make it work in an individual’s life.
Other approaches: What's missing
To understand what sets SMARTSTEPS apart, understand the current approaches.
Many coaching programs focus on:
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Academic results (test scores & grades)
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Standardized programming with minimal variation
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Mostly virtual meetings to check-in
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The "visible" causes rather than the more complex reasons for executive function challenges (****)
The reality is, executive function is a lifelong set of skills that varies greatly for each person and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Why we’re different
Our Expertise
SMARTSTEPS was created by a clinical psychologist and occupational therapist using evidence-based approaches.
Our Skill-Building Approach
We know that we learn best when we enjoy what we’re doing. We also know that the same skills used to plan, coordinate, and complete a creative project are the same skills we use for studying and other task completion. We work with individuals to create a program based on their strengths and interests to create skill-building opportunities that best suit them.
In-Person, Experiential Learning
We view SmartSteps as a building block process. Instead of providing your child a "prescribed" plan, we create a working framework around a project that your child will help lead. This allows our team to be alongside them throughout the process.
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A crucial piece of executive function skills is knowing what works for you - that often means trial and error. Unlike a more rigid structure they may be used to in the classroom, your child will be encouraged to test out different methods and problem-solve.
One-on-One & Group Work
Our two-part approach addresses the skills that are group-based while still emphasizing individual skill-building.
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Group sessions:
* Help address social anxiety
* Provide experience in group-based tasks, so they can practice collaboration & communication
One-on-one sessions:
* Identify & track individual goals, obstacles, & needs.
* Participant selects their own project to work on
Program Format
(10 week session)
Free Consultation
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We start with a 15-minute phone consultation to identify if our program is the right fit for you, answering any & all questions.
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Initial Assessment
An initial 60-minute meeting includes getting to know the participant, answering more questions, & completing brief objective assessments.
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Program Start
Participant involvement
One-on-one weekly meetings: Participant meets individually with a clinician to assess needs, identify goals, identify interests, and practice skills.
Weekly 90-minute group: Participants work with similarly-aged peers in a small group to practice life skills. This is project-based & experiential to mirror everyday life.
Caregiver involvement
Two webinars are included in the program:
- “Intro to Executive Function”
- “Executive Function in Practice”
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*At end of program - Caregiver meeting: review experience provide customized manual w/ successful interventions for your child create a working plan for future steps
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