Tag Archives: executive functioning

Last Updated January 10, 2025

Understanding ADHD and Executive Functioning Skills

January 7, 2025 - No Comments

Many leading experts in the field of ADHD propose that the current diagnostic classifications—which include ADHD Predominantly Inattentive, ADHD Predominantly

Harnessing the Power of Games and Technology for Kids with ADHD

December 10, 2024 - No Comments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It can

Five Essential Tips for Explaining ADHD to Your Child

September 3, 2024 - No Comments

Olivia’s parents recently took her to a doctor of neuropsychology, who diagnosed her with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Olivia has been

Parenting Resources for Executive Function Support: Addressing ADHD and Beyond

August 23, 2024 - No Comments

Executive functions are essential mental skills managed by the prefrontal cortex, a key area of the brain. These skills are

Improving Executive Functions: Developing Time Management Skills

November 29, 2022 - No Comments

Time management skills are crucial for kids and adults who want to accomplish things. In our efforts in conducting neuropsychological

Improving Executive Functions: The Importance of Flexibility

November 8, 2022 - No Comments

At South County Child and Family Consultants, neuropsychological evaluations are performed for children and teens. In psychological testing, executive functioning

Remaining Active During COVID-19 as a Teenager and Young Adult with ADHD

August 28, 2020 - No Comments

One of the best things to do to treat ADHD is to be active — very active. In fact,

Three Helpful Tips for Talking to your Teenager About ADHD

August 10, 2020 - No Comments

Elizabeth has always had a hard time paying attention in school, and she often found herself getting easily distracted and

Resources for Parents on Writing 

July 9, 2020 - No Comments

Developing strong writing skills has many benefits including, improving fine motor skills, critical thinking, and communication skills. As a child

Resources for Parents on Brain Training

May 14, 2020 - No Comments

Our brains, and the concept of brain training, are widely misunderstood and can be very confusing. Brain Training is being

Videos on Video Games and Learning

May 7, 2020 - No Comments

Kids love playing video games, sometimes too much.  Many parents worry that letting their children play video games is bad

Resources for Parenting Children with ADHD

April 17, 2020 - No Comments

It is hard work being the parent of a child with ADHD. Not only is it tiring, it also presents