What is Executive Function? “The executive functions are a set of processes that all have to do with managing oneself and one’s resources in order to achieve a goal. It is an umbrella term for the neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation.” Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents’ Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning by Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Laurie Dietzel What does the above definition mean? Executive functions help us manage life-skills which are necessary to navigate daily-living all through our life. You need executive functions to plan and get through your day, study for an exam, research a project or plan a holiday. However, organizing is only one of these important skills. Intellectual ability is different from having good executive functions. Very bright children can have weak executive functioning. Like other cognitive skills, the executive functions follow a developmental course. Development of these importa
Great interview! Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteVery Inspiring!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Biju. Now please spread the word so more children and parents can see Dyslexia is not a disability but neurodiversity.
ReplyDeleteSuperb....very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shobana.
ReplyDelete