Executive Functioning

Sticking to a task and not giving up, even when it becomes challenging

The ability to adapt to new situations and deal with change. It also includes perspective-taking and making decisions to fix a problem.

Being able to focus on a person or task for a period of time. It includes avoiding distractions and being able to shift your focus when needed

The ability to figure out how to accomplish your goals. It includes analyzing what you need and what steps you'll need to take to undertake and complete a task.

The ability to keep materials, spaces, and plans neat and orderly.

Having an accurate understanding of how long tasks will take and using time wisely and effectively to accomplish tasks. It includes pacing yourself and meeting deadlines.

The ability to independently start tasks when needed. It is the process that allows you to just begin something even when you don't want to.

The skill that helps you to manage your thoughts, feelings, and actions. This ability helps you stop and think before acting to make the best choice

The mental processes that allows us to hold information in our minds while working with it. It is important for remembering information, following directions, and completing academic problems.

Thinking about your own thinking. It involves checking in with yourself to help you learn and complete tasks at your best.