For many students, staying focused, getting started on assignments, remembering instructions, and completing tasks can be just as challenging as learning the material itself. These difficulties are often associated with executive functioning challenges, ADHD, and other disabilities that can affect attention and self regulation. Fortunately, there are tools available to students who struggle with staying on task. And the best part of the tool that we are looking at today is that it completely aligns with the districts current approach to technology and screentime reduction.

Revibe, developed by Pearson, is a wearable device designed to help individuals improve focus, attention, and self regulation through personalized reminders and feedback. And, the device is actually built around a Samsung Galaxy Watch7, making this tool completely blend in with other students smartwatches.

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On the latest episode of “We Have Solutions,” the AT Help Desk podcast, Seaver talks about assistive technology news, Neil Squire updates, and touches on some new apps, including an incredible (free) assistive technology tool finder.

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Executive function skills play an important role in learning, independence, and daily life. These skills help individuals plan, organize, manage emotions, adapt to change, and work toward goals. For many students, especially those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other executive functioning challenges, these tasks can be difficult. Unstuck and On Target is a research-based program designed to help children and youth develop these essential skills in a structured and practical way.

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