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Avoid The Last Minute Chaos, The Backwards Design for Time Management

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Written by Beau, MSED, BCBA, TRLC, CCST-I, RYT 200


As a specialist in pediatric behavior, I’m here to share key insights that can help you and your young person empower, adapt, and thrive. Here’s what you need to know-


 



For young people with ADHD, traditional time management often falls flat.


Backwards design—a strategy borrowed from education—can be a game-changer.





Here's How It Works


🏆 Start With An End Goal

Identify the result you want, whether it’s a completed homework assignment or a stress-free morning routine.


Work Backwards

Break down the steps required to reach the goal and estimate the time needed for each.


📍 Create Anchors

Use visual timers, alarms, or checklists to keep the process on track.



 


Backwards design empowers both young people and their adults to plan realistically and avoid the last-minute chaos.


It’s not about rigid schedules—it’s about designing time to fit real-life brains.





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