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Explore our executive functioning resources to understand types of skills, how issues with executive functions can affect kids at home and in school, and how to help kids get organized.
Executive Functioning Resources for Kids
Executive functions are mental skills that help us get things done. We use them to set goals, prioritize tasks, organize projects, and manage our time. Some kids, including those with ADHD, struggle with executive function skills.
If your child has a consistently hard time with things like getting ready for school in the morning, keeping track of homework assignments, or tackling big projects, they may have poor executive functioning. But there are a number of 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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