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Time Blindness

Course Overview

Many children struggle with time not because they’re careless—but because they don’t naturally feel or track the passage of time.

“Time Blindness” is designed to help parents teach their child how to better understand time, plan ahead, and manage tasks more effectively. Instead of rushing at the last minute, underestimating how long things take, or constantly needing reminders, your child will begin to develop a clearer sense of time and how to use it.

This course breaks down complex time management skills into simple, practical strategies you can use in everyday situations—at home, in school, and in the community—so your child can become more independent, organized, and prepared.

What's Included

  • Module 1: What Is Time Blindness? (6 mins)
  • Module 2: Making Time Visual (7 mins)
  • Module 3: Time Chunking and Transition Tools (6 mins)
  • Module 4: Building Realistic Routines and Daily Plans (6 mins)
  • Course Wrap Up (4 mins)

In addition to video lessons, each module includes a downloadable worksheet.

What Your Child Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to help your child:

1. Develop a Better Sense of Time
Help your child begin to understand and feel how long tasks take and how time passes throughout the day.

2. Estimate and Plan More Effectively
Teach your child how to predict how long tasks will take and plan accordingly.

3. Use Tools to Stay on Track
Introduce strategies and tools (timers, visual supports, routines) to help your child manage time more independently.

4. Improve Follow-Through and Task Completion
Support your child in starting tasks on time, staying engaged, and completing responsibilities without last-minute stress.

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Instructor
Ben Backes, LCSW, LADC
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Unlimited

Price

$34