Tag Archives: executive functioning

Last Updated September 11, 2019

Websites for Parents on Academic and Study Skills

September 30, 2019 - No Comments

Effective study skills are crucial for learning and getting good grades. Many kids who struggle with school are using strategies

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Videos for Parents for Executive Functions

September 26, 2019 - No Comments

Many kids have figured out that one of the best ways for them to learn about their world is by

Websites for Parents on Executive Functions

September 23, 2019 - No Comments

Executive functions are brain-based cognitive skills that facilitate critical thinking and self-regulation. Executive functions call upon the prefrontal cortex of our brains to help with

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Websites for Parents on Time Management

September 12, 2019 - No Comments

Time Management involves the ability to respond to things in a timely fashion, estimate the time necessary to complete tasks,

Websites for Parents on Task Initiation

September 9, 2019 - No Comments

Learning about task initiation is incredibly beneficial for parents. The resources we have included provide tips and activities that can

Videos on Goal-Directed Persistence

August 19, 2019 - No Comments

Goal-directed persistence, also known as “stick-to-itiveness,” refers to our ability to set a reachable goal and then display ongoing efforts

Resources on Cognitive Flexibility For Parents

May 28, 2019 - No Comments

Cognitive Flexibility is a thinking skill that centers on a person’s ability to be adaptable, improvise, and shift approaches to

Additional Resources for Kids on Meditation and Mindfulness

July 3, 2018 - No Comments

Meditation, Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Yoga
Mindfulness training is not only for adults. Kids benefit from it as well. It

Social Thinking Videos

June 21, 2018 - No Comments

Videos on Social Thinking
Watching a video about a subject is often much more rewarding and educational than

What is Cognitive Flexibility?

November 5, 2015 - No Comments

What is Cognitive Flexibility?
Cognitive flexibility is a component of executive functioning, and is the ability to switch between two