Organizational Skills Training (OST) for children

What it is

Organizational Skills Training (OST) is a program developed over the course of two decades by Howard B. Abikoff, PhD, and Richard Gallagher, PhD. at NYU. OST uses behavioral skills training procedures to improve children’s organizational skills. Four key skills are taught: tracking assignments, managing materials, time management, and task planning.

OST significantly improves behavioral and academic performance. Findings from a clinical trial indicate that OST increases in-school productivity, reduces homework problems, and improves relationships with family and friends among children with ADHD. 

How it works

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    OST is a personalized, one-on-one training lasting 12 weeks where your child will meet with Dr. Mejia to work on skill building.

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    Two options are available:

    - OST: Intensive training twice weekly, following formal OST procedures. This is the ideal modality.

    - ADHD coaching: on-demand video guides and once-a-week meetings with Dr. Mejia for families with busier schedules who can’t commit to two hourly sessions per week

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    OST sessions are held during the school year to work with you child’s challenges in real time.

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    The next enrollment period will be for the 2025 - 2026 school year

  • To sign up for the waitlist

    Send and email to coaching@behavioralpediatrician.com