EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS
AT A GLANCE
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS
AT A GLANCE
1. Organization means being able to develop and maintain a system to keep materials and plans orderly.
2. Time Management is having an accurate understanding of how long tasks will take and using time wisely and effectively to accomplish tasks.
3. Planning is the ability to figure out how to accomplish our goals. Analyzing what you need and what steps you'll need to take to complete a task.
4. Task Initiation is the ability to independently start tasks when needed. The process that allows you to begin something even when you don't want to.
5. Working Memory is the mental processes that allow us to hold information in our minds while working with it. It is important for remembering information, following directions, and completing academic problems.
6. Metacognition is being aware of what you know and what you don't know. Being able to understand what you need in order to improve your learning.
7. Self Control is the ability to regulate yourself, including your thoughts, actions, and emotions.
8. Sustained Attention is being being able to focus on a person or task for a period of time. Includes avoiding distractions and being able to shift your focus when needed.
9. Flexibility is the ability to adapt to new situations and deal with change. It also includes perspective-taking, and making decisions to fix a problem.
10. Perseverance is sticking to a task and not giving up, even when it becomes challenging.