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[quote=Anonymous]I think it would be wiser to hire an exec functioning coach for a brief period, rather than an organizer...or both would be ideal.  There have been some listed on this forum, or maybe McNeeds.  The space is not the problem, it's the skills, and a coach will be able to help get good checklists, rewards, routines, etc.  Of course the suggestions of baskets above are great--so everything has its place.  I think you had a good idea to start smaller, choosing one or two tasks for your daughter to master and modeling the rest yourself. Your checklist could focus more on bedtime routines, with the one room-cleaning task (e.g. picking up dirty clothes) included in the routines.  This takes longer but will be less overwhelming.  I heard a few people mention that when their child is expected to clean, it helps if they are cleaning at the same time (doesn't have to be in the same room).  Keep it positive.  Using rewards can help motivate.  Kids with exec functioning problems can have less motivation (on the level of brain chemistry) so external motivators can help a lot.  Does she get allowance?  Each task could earn part of her allowance.  [/quote]

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