Executive functioning is like the brain’s management system that helps us handle everyday tasks and make decisions. It allows you to plan a family outing, keep track of your to-do list, and stay focused on a project. For a child with executive functioning (EF) dysfunction or executive function disorder, everyday tasks can become a real challenge. For example, if given

Cognitive shifting, also known as cognitive flexibility, refers to the ability to adapt one’s thinking and behavior in response to changing goals, demands, or environmental conditions. Kids of all ages need to be able to shift gears in order to deal with daily life and when they don’t, I always see issues with emotional dysregulation.  This important cognitive process is

Many parents often come to me worried about their kids’ failing grades and incomplete homework. What they might not realize is that these struggles can stem from a lack of executive functioning skills, which are often linked to ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or, in some cases, connected to some kind of dysfunction or even brain damage from birth trauma,

If your child has executive functioning issues, this scenario may be all too familiar for you: It’s a typical weekday morning in the busy household of the Johnson family. Sarah, a bright 10-year-old, struggles to get out of bed despite her mother’s repeated wake-up calls. When she finally makes it to the bathroom, she sits on the edge of the

Imagine this scene: Your middle schooler is slumped at the kitchen table, staring at their homework like it’s written in some alien language. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, caught in the never-ending cycle of “I’ll start in five minutes,” constant distractions, and eventual meltdowns. It’s not just about a lack of motivation—there’s something deeper at play here: a lack

Executive function refers to the mental skills that help individuals manage their thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals. These cognitive skills include working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. If your child constantly does not complete his homework, forgets his lunch, and spaces out during conversations, these may be signs of executive function dysfunction. Individuals who lack executive function