Flexibility is an executive function that describes the ability to adapt to changing conditions by revising plans or switching strategies. Students who struggle with flexibility have a difficult time when they need to move to a different idea, topic, plan,…
Flexibility is one of the brain’s emotional executive functions, and it includes the ability to adapt to changing conditions by revising plans or switching strategies. Students with the skill of flexibility can adjust when faced with setbacks, new information, obstacles,…
Self-monitor is an executive function that describes the ability to view and evaluate oneself in a situation. Students who struggle with self-monitor have a difficult time understanding themselves, and they often do not know what they need to do differently.…
Self-monitor is one of the brain’s behavioral executive functions, and it describes the ability to view and evaluate oneself in a situation. Students with the skill of self-monitor can judge their efforts and adjust what they are doing when given…
Self-Control is an executive function that describes the ability to stop and think before acting. Students who struggle with self-control have a difficult time regulating their behaviors, and they often do not realize the consequences of their actions. These students…
Self-control is one of the brain’s behavioral executive functions that describes the ability to stop and think before acting. Students with the skill of self-control can be characterized as having the ability to resist urges to say or do something…
Jacob is a 7th grade student who struggled with task initiation, organization and working memory. Click here to read Jacob’s executive function coaching story. (The student’s name and photo have been changed to respect the student’s privacy.)
Have you ever had a hard time getting started on a project? Do you think of any other things to do instead of starting? Procrastination is a common problem that keep us from being productive. It also makes a project…
Have you ever needed to remember a list of words, but you weren’t sure how to memorize them? Have you ever struggled to remember what the teacher said for an important exam? Understanding memory strategies and knowing when to use…
When you feel frustrated, angry, worried, or upset, how do you react? Do your reactions sometimes get you in trouble, create problems with your friends, or make learning more difficult? Understanding what you can do in situations that cause a…