Executive functioning skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. Think of executive functioning as the air traffic controller of the brain – managing the complex flow of information and coordinating actions to achieve goals.
Executive Functioning Skills
Key Components
Attentional control
Inhibitory control
Working memory
Cognitive flexibility
Prioritization, planning, and organization
Problem-solving
Self-control
Target Concerns
Completing multi-step age-appropriate tasks
Organization and memory compared to peers
Task initiation and goal-setting
Our Approach
Our occupational therapists work with children and youth to develop strategies that support executive functioning in everyday life, from school tasks to home routines.
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