(Strategies for time management are discussed in the section on Executive Functioning at the end of this chapter)

Make the abstract concept of time as concrete as possible; use a visual method. Several examples are listed below. Help students develop a sense of time by discussing how much time it takes to complete various activities.

Make Time Concrete

Tools Can Help to “Visualize” Time 

• Use a linear clock (an example is shown below)
  • Indicate student arrival and departure
  • Use pictures to identify key activities
  • Have a marker that slides to indicate what time it is
• Use a visual timer
• Use an hourglass
• Use an egg timer
• Use a digital watch; have the student wear a digital watch in school.

Give the Student a Daily Classroom Schedule.

Discuss the abstract concepts of time, such as tomorrow , before, afternoon.

• Discuss real life examples
• Pair with visual images whenever possible