ABOUT AIMS OUTPATIENT

AIMS-OUTPATIENT OVERVIEW

  • Achieving Independence and Mastery in School - Outpatient (AIMS-O) is a group based intervention that consists of eight 90-minute sessions attended by both parents and their child.

  • AIMS-O is designed to be administered by 1-2 mental health professionals (e.g., psychologist, social worker, etc.) in an outpatient setting.

  • AIMS-O sessions target academic executive functions:

    • Session 1 -Understanding Executive Functioning and How it Impacts Academic Strengths
      and Challenges

    • Session 2 - ABCs of Problem Solving

    • Session 3 - Using a Problem Solving Plan

    • Session 4 - Developing a Homework System

    • Session 5 - Backpack and Binder Organization Systems

    • Session 6 - Using a Planner for Homework Assignments

    • Session 7 - Building Effective Study Strategies

    • Session 8 - Moving Forward After AIMS

FOR AIMS OUTPATIENT LEADERS