Typical LANGUAGE SKILLS
Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade:
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/communicationdevelopment/
GRADES 6th - 12th grade:
"Language Development in Adolescence" - an overview of areas of growth: https://howtoadult.com/language-development-adolescence-5501821.html
"Teenager 13-18 years" - article written by speech-language therapist in the UK regarding milestones for age 13 and age range 14-18: https://sltforkids.co.uk/ages-and-stages-developmental-milestones/teenager-13-18-years/
EVERYDAY IDEAS of HOW TO ENCOURAGE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
AGES 0-10:
1: Although written for ages 0 - 6, many of the ideas continue to encourage language development throughout childhood:
2: Playing with words exercises the language and speech centers of the brain. Riddles, tongue twisters, singing, and joke-telling are fun ways to play with language:
3: Being engaged with your child is the first step to helping their language develop:
http://info.teachstone.com/blog/simple-ways-to-promote-speech-and-language-development
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS:
"Executive Function and Self Regulation" - a general overview from Harvard University: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/
"10 Executive Functioning Skills: The Ultimate Guide" - 10 areas to consider and ways to support each area: https://www.thepathway2success.com/10-executive-functioning-skills-the-ultimate-guide/
"What is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD" - discussion of the link between Executive Function and ADHD from ADDitude: https://www.additudemag.com/7-executive-function-deficits-linked-to-adhd/
"What Age does Executive Functioning Develop?" - reviews skills by age level: https://lifeskillsadvocate.com/blog/executive-function-skills-by-age/