Executive functioning skills are a cognitive process (mental processes involved in learning, remembering, and using knowledge) that allows individuals to plan, organize, and manage their thoughts and actions to achieve goals. Poor executive functioning can make it challenging to do well in school, find and keep a job, and maintain social connections.
Neurodivergent kids may have challenges with executive functioning in areas like planning, organization, and impulse control. They may also have trouble with short-term memory, processing multiple information streams, and emotional control. It’s important to remember everyone is unique and that challenges may vary by condition, particularly those with ASD, ADHD, and OCD.
The good news is that executive functioning skills can be developed. Helping your neurodivergent child build these skills is similar to teaching them how to organize their thoughts, actions, and daily tasks.
Here are 10 ways to improve executive functioning in your child.
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