Executive Function Explained

Executive function is a set of mental self-regulation skills that allows people to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks. It involves the areas of working memory, mental agility, flexibility, & self-control. Simply put, these are the skills children need to learn and develop to become confident, successful, productive adults. People are not born with these skills; they learn them as they grow and play. Children reach physical growth & large motor development milestones at varied points. Likewise, their brains develop at different rates. The period of time from middle school through early high school is particularly crucial for executive function development. Adolescent bodies and brains are growing fast!  The only other time such rapid development occurs is from birth to 3 years old.

What does Executive Function Improve?

  • Time Management

  • Organization

  • Working Memory

  • Metacognition

  • Self-Control

  • Attention

Reasons you might need us-

You and your student could benefit from our services if you are experiencing the following issues:

  • Failure to turn in work and complete assignments

  • Rapid drop in grades

  • Frequent referrals to the office for low level offenses such as class disruption, distractibility, minor physical altercations (can’t keep hands to themselves, throwing things)

  • Difficulty interacting with other students

  • Isolation and low motivation