Category Archives - Executive Functions

Last Updated April 25, 2018

ADHD Websites for Kids and Teens

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

Kids and teens who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often have many questions about what ADHD means.

Best ADHD Websites for Parents

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

Finding the best ADHD websites for parents can be challenging. Given that between 7-11% of kids in the US are

What are Adaptive Skills?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

Adaptive skills and behavior describe the way that people meet their basic needs for self-care, decision making, communication, and learning.

What Are Phonological-Awareness Skills?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

Phonological-awareness skills help a child to distinguish letter sounds, hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words, and understand that spoken

What Does the Processing-Speed Index Measure?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

At its core, the processing speed index measures a child’s ability efficiently to scan and understand visual information and complete

What Does the Working-Memory Index Measure?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

At its core, the working memory index measures a child’s ability to hold verbal and visual information in mind and

What Does the Visual Spatial Processing Index Measure?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

At its core, the visual spatial processing index measures a child’s ability to analyze and assess visual information and details,

What Does the Fluid-reasoning Index Measure?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

At its core, the fluid reasoning index measures a child’s ability to apply logic and reasoning to problem solving and

What Does the Verbal Comprehension Index Measure?

January 14, 2016 - No Comments

At its core, the verbal comprehension index measures a child’s ability to access his vocabulary, express himself in a meaningful

How to Help a Teen Improve Executive Functions

December 9, 2015 - No Comments

Do you know a high schooler or college student who just can’t get it together? Maybe they struggle to “reach

Recommended Physical Activity to Improve Academic Skills and Executive Functioning

September 27, 2015 - No Comments

Summer is a great time for outdoor sports. As you may already know, physical activity is good for the body

Improve Executive Functions through Video Game Play

February 7, 2014 - No Comments

It shouldn’t be much of a surprise to parents, educators, and developmental psychologists that children learn through their video game