Command Center by MyKey
Who it is for, what it does, and how to start
Plan your day, one step at a time
Command Center by MyKey is a free, everyday planner built around executive functioning: the brain skills that help us get started, keep track of time, remember, plan ahead, stay focused and handle change. This short guide by Barb Beck, M.Ed., answers six simple questions with real screens from the app, and the phones on the pages play the app in action.
What's inside
- Who it is for: students, young adults, families, teachers and job coaches
- What it is, and the tools inside
- Where it can be used, on a phone, tablet or computer
- When to use it, every day and during big changes
- Why it matters: the nine executive functioning areas
- How to get it, start it, and support someone using it
Frequently asked questions
Is Command Center free?
Yes. Go to executive-functioning.mykeyplans.com, tap Get Started, and sign in with your email.
Is the guide free?
Yes. Read it right here and share it with your team.
Can I try it without an account?
Yes. The free MyKey Family Toolkit has a small version of Command Center you can use with no sign-in.
Command Center is supplemental and does not replace IEPs, transition plans, or professional guidance.
Key terms, explained simply
- Executive functioning: the brain skills that help us get started, keep track of time, remember, plan ahead, stay focused and handle change. ADHD, autism, intellectual disability and brain injury can all affect them.
- Task initiation: getting started on a task. Seeing one clear next step makes starting easier.
- Time awareness: knowing how long things take and how much time is left. Visual timers and schedules make time easier to see.
- Routines and visual schedules: the same steps in the same order, shown on screen, so the day feels predictable and less stressful.
Related guides on the MyKey Bookshelf
- Command Center: Easy Read Guide: plain-language planner guide for young adults
- Home Tutor by MyKey: free homework planner and study timer
- MyKey Steps: task analysis app for job coaches and families
About the author
Barb Beck, M.Ed., is a special education transition specialist who has walked beside young adults with disabilities and their families since 1992. She is the author of the My Keys to the Future transition curriculum and the founder of MyKey Plans in Bothell, Washington.