Task Initiation Workbook to Support Daily Life Skills

Task Initiation Workbook: Overcoming Procrastination and Building Essential Executive Function Skills

Empower neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults to develop critical task initiation skills with the Task Initiation Workbook. Designed for parents, educators, and therapists, this comprehensive resource provides practical strategies, engaging exercises, and visual tools to help individuals start tasks with confidence and overcome common barriers like procrastination and overwhelm.

What’s Included in the Workbook:

Foundational Knowledge:

• Clear explanations of task initiation as a core executive function skill.
• Insights into why procrastination happens and how to overcome it.
• Neurodiversity-affirming strategies for supporting task initiation.

Key Focus Areas:

• Overcoming Procrastination: Actionable steps to identify and reduce triggers.
• Breaking Down Tasks: Practical methods to simplify large or overwhelming tasks.
• Finding the Obstacles
• Learning Strategies to Help
• Role Play Scenerios
• Activity Ideas
• Learning Ideas

Visual and Interactive Tools:

• Task Initiation Improvement Activities: A step-by-step guide with strategies for getting started.
• Procrastination Triggers and Solutions Chart: Identify barriers and match them with actionable strategies.
• Common Obstacles for Task Initiation: Visuals to show what obstacle may be getting in their way of getting started.
• Task Initiation Strategy Card Visuals 

Engaging Exercises and Activities:

• Interactive Role-Playing Scenarios: Practice starting tasks in real-life situations.
• Task Initiation Challenges: Quick-start activities to build momentum and confidence.
• Reflection Prompts: Explore personal barriers and develop effective strategies.

Why This Workbook?

This workbook is more than a collection of worksheets—it’s a toolkit that:

• Educates: Provides a deep understanding of task initiation and its impact on daily life.
• Empowers: Builds confidence by breaking tasks into simple, achievable steps.
• Supports Neurodivergent Needs: Features strategies specifically tailored for ADHD and autism.
• Engages: Offers interactive tools and exercises to make learning practical and fun.

Who Is This Workbook For?

• Parents: Help your child tackle tasks with easy-to-use strategies.
• Educators: Provide classroom-ready tools for students who struggle with starting tasks.
• Therapists: Offer targeted interventions for clients with executive function challenges.
• Teens and Adults: Gain independence and overcome procrastination with accessible resources.

What Problems Does It Solve?

• Difficulty starting tasks, even when motivated.
• Overwhelm from large or unclear tasks.
• Chronic procrastination and avoidance behaviors.
• Emotional resistance, such as fear of failure or perfectionism.
• Lack of tools to support neurodivergent learners in task initiation.

What Makes This Workbook Unique?

• Neurodiversity-Affirming: Inclusive strategies designed for ADHD and autism.
• Low Prep and Printable: Easy-to-use PDF format for immediate implementation.
• Interactive and Engaging: Tools and activities that resonate with diverse learning styles.

Take the First Step Towards Success!

With the Task Initiation Workbook, you’ll gain everything you need to support task initiation skill-building and foster independence. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, therapist, or individual looking for solutions, this resource is your ultimate guide to overcoming procrastination and starting tasks with confidence.

Get your copy today and unlock the tools to make task initiation a success!