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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]WIS has an 8 day schedule which is also becoming common at other schools- this is by definition hard on kids with executive  function issues.
Its so much easier to get up and have a regular schedule- math, then english, then french, lunch, then history and science, sports after school. Day after day you always know that in the am you have certain books, after lunch other books, in the backpack.
Its very hard to keep organized for any kid.[/quote]

I agree this can be hard on a kid with executive functioning issues in regard to the backpack, etc - it means a concerted effort needs to be made to make sure your child goes through the backpack each day to ensure he/she has what they need each day. It definitely took my DS (who does have executive functioning issues, albeit minor) awhile to get into the habit of checking his backpack each night (well…ideally every night. Honestly, it sometimes spills into the morning….which is not ideal…) However, in the long run I find it's actually good because the kids do not necessarily have homework in each subject every night which makes a difference. Also, it forces them to clean out their backpacks more often, allowing them to have a more reasonable amount in their backpack each day - rather than carrying around everything they own! Just a thought.[/quote]

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