Unstructured time

Dealing with unstructured time is a key anxiety trigger. Often this will be during weekends or after school time at home or at lunch, break or free time in school.

A TomTag visual schedule is perfect for helping children and young people organise their free time and break tasks down into small manageable steps. Create easy to use activity checklists with visual cues to support them in making choices as to what they would like to do.

 Using Tom Tag schedules and checklists in this way can help reduce anxiety, promote independence and encourage the development of self-management skills.

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