Executive Functioning
Middle and High School
Middle and High School
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive function refers to the brain related cognitive functions that enable students to regulate their behavior and emotion, make choices, and make and attain goals. These include: inhibition, shifting, emotional control, initiating, working memory, task and self monitoring, and planning/organizing.
How do we know the supports are working?
Please select 1-3 supports and implement them for 3 weeks while tracking the student's response. This data will help adjust supports and during the evaluation process if that is a necessary step.
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