A slow tempo in general can impact time management of multiple life activities; whereas, slow speed in a specific skill will typically impact only elements that involve that skill.
| To assist with time management and getting adequate sleep, ask child to work for a designated time (e.g. 45 minutes) on a homework assignment, then draw a line on the assignment at the end of that time period and obtain parent signature to verify that considerable effort was provided. |
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| Judge how long a task will take; check real time vs. estimated time. Observe how long it usually takes child to complete a certain task, and then challenge to race against his/her own time to gradually increase work pace. | |
| Close the eyes and visualize oneself doing each step of a task with proficiency; guided imagery is often used with athletes, but can be applied to any task (e.g. a particular play, reaction time) | Sport Imagery Training |
| Practice a skill 5 to 10 minutes/daily to increase automaticity | |
| Prepare a schedule that allows for adequate time to process | 8 Tips to Get Homework Done Faster |
| Frequency and sameness can help manage time when processing is slow | Example: Doing a procedure often and the same way each time |
| Figure out shortcuts to help manage time demands | |
| Reduce clutter or extraneous pieces |  |
| Use color-coding to help process more quickly | Tips for Color-Coding Your Notes |
| Reduce morning routine time | Examples: breakfast bar or drinkable yogurt, laying out clothes the night before, gathering materials by the door the night before |
| Create an iTunes mix for morning routine, so certain songs cue for where to be in the process; when the mix has ended, it should be time to leave | |
| Apps for increasing processing speed in various ways | Peak Training app |