Executive functioning is a neuropsychological concept that involves different cognitive processes including working memory, sustained attention, performance monitoring, inhibiting impulses, goal directed persistence and the ability to plan and direct activities that includes task initiation, and follow through. Children who have poor executive functioning tend to be forgetful, have trouble beginning tasks, easily distracted and can sometimes make careless mistakes that they do not catch.
Many children who have been diagnosed with ADHD have poor executive functioning skills, therefore studying can be a challenge. Utilizing these five suggestions in promoting good study habits can help your child get the most out of school.
If your child is having difficulties with motivation or the challenges from ADHD, we can help! Call Dr Gordon at PNA to schedule an appointment.
References
Dawson, P., & Guare, R. (2012). Coaching students with executive skills deficits. New York: The Guilford Press.
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