Executive Functioning

Understanding how executive functioning impacts writing is important in helping you support your child with executive functioning challenges, as most kids with EF difficulties struggle with getting their thoughts down on the page. Writing is a very complex process that involves attention, executive functioning, language skills and fine motor skills.  Writing requires the following skills:   Vocabulary  Receptive and expressive

So what is the difference between ADHD and executive functioning dysfunction? Well, that is something a lot of parents and professionals don’t fully understand. Many ask… “Does every child or teen with executive functioning difficulties have ADHD?” NO. “Does every child or teen with ADHD have executive functioning difficulties?” Yes. “Say what, Dr. Ro?” you may ask. Well, let’s dive

Is this your typical day… “Hurry, the bus is coming!” “How did you not know this project was due?” “Your room is disgusting.” “I’ve called your name three times, can’t you hear me?” “For the love of God, stop touching your sister!” Are you frustrated, confused, and feel like you don’t know what to do to light a fire under

What’s a typical scenario if your kid lacks executive function skills? Let me paint you a picture. Meet Alex, a lively 10-year-old whose executive functioning skills are, well, a work in progress. Take a typical school morning: Alex’s mom reminds him to pack his backpack five times, but he still manages to leave his homework on the kitchen table.  At

When you have a bright kid who is so articulate but struggles with remembering everyday tasks, doing their homework and walking around daydreaming without a care in the world, boy it can be frustrating for parents. It is so hard to understand why someone so clearly intellectual can’t manage to keep their room clean, have a sense of time or