Why Some Students Start the Wrong Thing First
How to Teach What Comes Next
Have you ever watched a student:
- Spend 20 minutes on the heading — but forget the body of the task?
- Finish the fun part first, then panic during pack-up?
- Try to start five things… and complete none?
These aren’t motivation issues — they’re executive function breakdowns in planning and prioritising.
This week in Thera-Scholars, we’re teaching students how to plan their work visually, so they know:
- What comes first
- What can wait
- What’s most important
We’re using the Plan the Day Visual, paired with visual timer slots, to help students organise tasks with clarity and confidence.
Why This Matters:
Planning and prioritising affects:
✅ Transitions
✅ Task completion
✅ Self-confidence
✅ Time management
✅ Ability to handle multiple demands
When this skill is shaky, students:
❌ Rush the wrong parts
❌ Delay what feels hard
❌ Forget what matters most
❌ Feel constantly “behind”
This Week’s Tool: Plan the Day + Timer Visuals
This resource helps students:
- Break a task or day into chunks
- See what’s coming — and in what order
- Match visual timers to each part
- Reduce stress by building structure
Perfect for:
📘 Project time
✏️ Group rotations
📚 Homework planning
🎯 Independent learning sessions
📝 On Friday, students reflect on what part of their plan worked — and what to try differently next time.
SHS can help with personalised plans, embedded executive function routines, and daily success mapping.
For more info:
Autism Thera-Scholars Teachers Community
📧 info@succeedhealthcare.com.au
🌐 www.succeedhealthcare.com.au
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