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Top Tips to Strengthen Executive Function Skills
May 27, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Executive Function is often called the CEO of the brain. That’s because it is the set of mental skills that help us set goals, plan, and get things done. Difficulty with executive function can make it hard to follow directions, pay attention, regulate emotions or initiate tasks. While executive function weaknesses are often associated with neurological disorders like ADHD, ASD, or anxiety, it is also common to have executive function challenges in various areas without having a corresponding diagnosis.
In this webinar, you will hear a brief overview of executive function and learn about the role it plays in cognitive and social-emotional development. You will learn about the common symptoms of executive function weaknesses and their impact on academic performance. Finally, you’ll hear tips and strategies to strengthen executive function skills in areas such as:
- Organization & planning
- Regulating emotions
- Paying attention
- Initiating & completing tasks
- Self-monitoring