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Executive Functioning
Explore our resources on executive functioning to understand these skills, how challenges affect kids, and strategies to help them stay organized.
Executive Functioning Resources for Kids
Executive functioning skills are mental processes that help us get things done. We use these executive functions to set goals, prioritize tasks, organize projects, and manage time. Some kids, including those with ADHD, struggle with executive function skills.
If your child has a hard time getting ready for school, keeping track of homework assignments, or tackling big projects, they may be struggling with executive functioning. But there are many strategies that can help.
Executive Functioning Skills and Kids: The Basics
When kids seem disorganized or struggle with time management, executive function issues could be the cause. Our resources explain executive functions and can help determine if a child needs extra support.
Strategies to Help Kids With Executive Functioning Issues
A child might struggle with organization, working memory, or another area of executive functioning. But there are many strategies they can try to see what works best for them.
Executive Functions and School
Kids who struggle with executive functioning skills often have a harder time in school. Here are practical ways to help.
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