Main description:

* Addresses the constellation of academic, emotional, occupational, and social needs of young adults with executive function deficits who are enrolled in college-level courses
* Covers content areas vital for academic success such as identifying and accessing on-campus support services; scheduling and managing life responsibilities; coping with life stressors; dismantling projects into their component parts; preparing for upcoming exams; capturing course material through structured notetaking; and maintaining motivation to achieve personal goals
* Over the course of 9 sessions, GOALS participants are taught various organizational and learning skills with the ultimate objective of improving their academic performance

Contents:

Introduction, 1. Introduction to the GOALS Program, 2. Self-Advocacy and Building Motivation, 3. Taking Notes From Lectures and Course Readings, 4. Time Awareness and Tuning Out Distractions, 5. Prioritizing and Scheduling Tasks, 6. Program Review and Getting Organized, 7. Overcoming Procrastination and Coping With Stress, 8. Planning a Long-Term Project, 9. Studying for Tests of Varying Formats, 10. Summary of Program and Progress Made