Executive Functions

​As we begin the new year, many students are also beginning a new semester. With the new semester comes new challenges, or bigger challenges built upon the failings of the previous semester.
All people need executive functioning skills – but many individuals struggle to understand and develop the underlying foundation needed to establish efficient executive functions.
The following is a quick list of what “executive functioning” looks like for a student.

• Organizing materials- keeping materials & objects neat, orderly, and accessible
• Setting goals- determining what needs to be accomplished
• Recording assignments- keeping track of what needs to be done
• Estimating time- judging the time required to complete assignments/tasks
• Prioritizing & Sequencing- what to do and in what order
• Getting started- avoiding procrastination
• Quick recall- of the information needed to accomplish the task
• Staying focused until completion- shifting focus when needed
• Emotional control & Accountability
• Following directions 

 
If your child struggles in these areas, support is needed and available from The Tutoring Center.