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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is undiagnosed (long story) but has EF challenges. Every day we sit down and make a list of his hw on the whiteboard. I check canvas for his assignments that are supposed to be done in class (I don’t involve him in it as it’s a bit time consuming and humiliating to him), but just tell him that xyz is not finished and he should put this on the whiteboard or do it right away. 
Unfortunately I basically keep track of his work (or keep track of him keeping track). He resists emailing assignments so he turns them in late, but most teachers don’t count it against him. I suggest you add this to the IEP if needed. 
I do look at the teacher slides if they are available, at all the calendars etc. 
The worst is when he has a teacher who isn’t transparent and has unclear deadlines. Luckily he only has one this year. 
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This is a solid systematic approach, the “brain dump” in a central place where the child can get the dopamine burst of checking things off. A big black line drawn through the task! My 11.5 yo is great at finishing tasks that are laid out this way (be it household chores or self-care) and fights back on open ended work. It’s like he has in his head, ok brain just do x,y,z then freedom. I try not to add to the list once it’s finalized. No verbalized to-do lists![/quote]

Thank you! You gave me food for thought, mine hates it when I narrate the tasks. I should just show him the list [/quote]

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