Executive Functioning Coaching
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive functions are a set of processes or higher-level cognitive skills that students use daily to plan, organize, monitor actions, make decisions, and execute goals. Since executive function includes working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-control, difficulties with these skills can make learning in and out of the classroom more challenging. Executive functions help students manage their time, initiate, organize and plan tasks, stay on track, manage impulses, switch focus, pay attention, multi-task, remember details, and learn from past experiences.
How do I know if my child struggles with executive function or has an executive function disorder?
Students who struggle with executive function have difficulty with the following:
- Paying attention
- Remembering information
- Organizing and planning tasks
- Time management
- Starting activities or assignments
- Focusing on one task
- Remaining calm and flexible when things don’t go as expected or when plans are changed
- Thinking creatively
Strategic Learning Clinic offers executive function coaching sessions. At the end of the program, students will have improved skills in the following areas:
- Planning
- Organization
- Time Management
- Task Initiation
- Working Memory
- Metacognition
- Self-Control
- Sustained Attention
- Flexibility
- Perseverance
Many learning difficulties impact executive functioning and students with ADHD often struggle to organize themselves, focus on tasks, and control their impulses. Symptoms, however, can be managed and treated with the right support. If you suspect that your child has difficulties with executive functioning that are impeding their progress in school, contact us today at 514-966-1553 or info@strategiclearning.ca.