This fun worksheet teaches kids 12 different conversational skills. There is a teacher (a weird monster) for each skill and children are asked to review examples of conversations and match the skill to the correct teacher. This is a fun way to introduce the importance of learning conversational skills. (1024, ASD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, ADHD)

It takes just a few minutes to assemble this full-size board game with complete decks of cards that encourage family communication, solving family problems, dealing with change, responsibilities in the family, and more. This game is for families with kids 5 and up. It includes “blank” cards Studies show that family meetings improve communication, diminish behavior problems, and help parents teach values to their kids. (1024. family therapy, communication)

This fun activity is intended to help kids with their “working memory.” Working memory refers to the ability to hold and manipulate information over short periods of time. It’s essential for tasks that require focus, problem-solving, planning, and following instructions. This fun worksheet asks kids to remember 12 things that a boy had to remember by looking at the pictures, and then drawing them on the next page. It then gives tips for kids on techniques to improve their working memory. (0924, ADHD, executive functioning skills)

This fun game challenges children to persist with their efforts even when they are stressed, tired, in a bad mood, or if the task is very hard. Players roll the dice and answer questions about dealing with stressors while they are trying to accomplish a task, be it chores, homework, studying for a test, or completing a project. Playing with an adult who models appropriate behaviors like self-encouragement is a great way to build the skills of patience and persistence (0924, grit, ADHD, executive functioning)

This log is designed to help parents or teachers record how students are doing in completing their assignments. When completed online (i.e. digitally) it can be interpreted by the PsychAssist software from Between Sessions Resources. (0824. ADHD, homework, parenting, distractions, focus)

This worksheet teaches children the executive functioning skill of planning ahead through a five-step process. It asks them to make a plan that will help them buy a gift for a friend or relative and then make a second plan for a goal important to them. (0824, executive functioning, thinking ahead, ADHD)

This worksheet teaches children how to use deep breathing to relax, calm down, and focus. Children are asked to trace a Star with their fingers. Directions on the Star help them monitor their breathing. (deep breathing, relaxation, self-calming)

This 6-minute audio is designed to help children who are concerned about their health. The progressive relaxation audio teaches them to be aware and mindful of each part of their body. The worksheet includes a link to other audio as well as a transcript if you would rather read the meditation to a child. (0624, relaxation, health anxiety, body awareness, mindfulness)

This worksheet helps children learn that a good conversation is based on “give and take,” talking and listening. (0624. social skills, ASD, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD)

This worksheet teaches children the importance of kind acts. It asks them to write down the kind acts they do in a week. (0524, behavior, ADHD, ODD, oppositional, emotional intelligence)