Executive functioning

Jun 11, 2020 - Executive Functions Explained – Lively Minds Tutoring

What are executive functioning skills? Executive functioning (EF) skills are the abilities in our brain that help us complete everyday tasks. These skills include planning, organization, time management, metacognition, working memory, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. S

Over 15 ways to teach executive functioning skills to kids and young adults to help them plan, organize, manage time, learn study skills, pay attention, and more. Helpful tips and tricks for educators and support staff to help students be successful in middle and high school. #executivefunctioning #studyskills #pathway2success

A master list of a wide variety of executive functioning activities to improve skills for your children or students. 50 fun activities!

Poor executive function has a tremendous negative impact on our lives. The problem is, when you have ADHD your executive functions are impaired. It kinda is what it is you know? Living this way is terribly frustrating. And exhausting. Here is the lazy girl's guide to crushing your executive functions.

What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning, or what I like to call the conductor of the brain, is the process of the mind gathering together and making sense of all the information we receive from our instruments or senses. Helping us to create meaning from what we see, hear, touch, taste and experience, executive functioning also allows us to focus our attention, think about new information, and make connections to what we already know. People Have Trouble Understanding Executive…

“Executive functions are 'automatic' mental processes (think of them like assistants that help sort a bunch of work). ADHDers have issues with it (we have VERY lazy assistants) causing our classical symptoms (emotional issues, attention issues, etc).”

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Executive Functioning

Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important