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What is Executive functioning?
What is Executive functioning?
Executive functioning refers to a set of brain-based skills that help your child plan, organize, focus, manage emotions, and follow through on tasks. These skills act like the brain’s “management system,” guiding how children start tasks, stay on track, adapt when things change, and complete what they begin.
Understanding your child’s executive functioning skills is important because these abilities affect learning, behavior, independence, and confidence—often more than academic ability alone. A child can be bright and capable, yet struggle in school or at home if executive functioning skills are still developing or working differently.
What is an executive functioning evaluation?
What is an executive functioning evaluation?
It’s an assessment that looks at the mental skills children use to plan, organize, remember information, manage time, stay focused, and control impulses. These skills are like the “manager” of the brain.
What does an executive functioning evaluation look at?
What does an executive functioning evaluation look at?
An evaluation may look at your child’s ability to:
Focus and pay attention
Start tasks without getting stuck
Stay organized (backpack, homework, materials)
Plan ahead and break big tasks into smaller steps
Use working memory (hold information in mind)
Manage time
Control impulses or emotional reactions
Wondering If This Might Be the Missing Piece?
Executive functioning challenges are often misunderstood. We help make them clear—and manageable.
Why have an evaluation done?
Why have an evaluation done?
To answer questions such as:
Why is my child so disorganized?
Why does homework take so long?
Why does my child forget things easily or have trouble starting tasks?
Is this related to ADHD, a learning difference, or something else?
What happens during the evaluation?
What happens during the evaluation?
A specialist may:
Give puzzles or tasks that look at planning and problem-solving
Ask your child to remember sequences or follow multi-step directions
Use rating scales filled out by parents and teachers
Review your child’s schoolwork or past evaluations
What do the results tell you?
What do the results tell you?
You’ll get a clear picture of:
Your child’s strengths
The areas that are hardest for them
What supports, routines, or school accommodations can help
Strategies to make home and school life easier
Why is it helpful?
Because it explains why certain tasks are so challenging and provides practical solutions—like checklists, visual schedules, step-by-step routines, and teaching strategies that match how your child learns best.
Turn Challenges Into Understanding
If your child struggles with focus, organization, or follow-through, a comprehensive evaluation can provide answers and a clear plan for support.
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