Executive Functions
Executive functions let people plan, organize and complete tasks.
QUIZ
How do I know if my child may need assistance?
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Has books, papers, and other essentials scattered in different places.
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Loses track of time
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Fails to hand in homework
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Resists trying new ways to solve problems
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Gets caught up in details and misses the big picture
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Is overwhelmed by large assignments
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Has good ideas but does not follow through
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Misjudges the time needed to finish assignments
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Has trouble finishing tasks
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Starts assignments at the last minute
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Has difficulty remembering multi-step directions
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Has difficulty getting ready and out the door in the morning
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Has trouble generating ideas
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Has difficulty prioritizing
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If you answered YES to any of these statements and you feel it is having a negative impact on your child’s academic and emotional well being, then please complete the form below.
What is an Executive Function?
At Empowering Excellence we help students build strategies to address their Executive Function weaknesses. Helping students:
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Understand how to manage their time, study smarter, plan for tests, and design learning strategies tailored just for them.
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Break assignments down into workable “chunks,” and use technological and visual aids that keep them more organized.
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Manage their workspace and materials, keep up with assignments, and be proactive on long term projects.
Coaching sessions are personalized face to face meetings that help improve Executive Function Skills and performance both at school and in life.