Question 1

What is executive function disorder?

Accepted Answer

Executive function disorder or executive dysfunction is not a medically diagnosed condition. It is a weakness in the part of the brain that controls and regulates skills such as organization, time management, memory, and attention. All these are also present when a person is diagnosed with ADHD but it doesn’t mean that a person who has executive dysfunction automatically has ADHD. Executive function ADHD is a clinical diagnosis wherein all the symptoms constitute a medical condition. Executive dysfunction, on the other hand, can be caused by other conditions such as learning disorders, environmental distractions, emotional stress, lack of discipline, or depression. When these conditions are addressed accordingly, executive dysfunction gradually decreases and executive function skills are developed. Whereas, in ADHD, the symptoms do not disappear. They are only managed and controlled through therapy and sometimes medication.

Question 2

Why is executive function important?

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Executive function is the most important skill for academic and life success. It teaches students to multitask, keep up with their deadlines, and maintain a balance between their work and their leisure time. It is also the least thought about and the most challenging area to improve. Central to our philosophy of a holistic approach, we work on students’ executive functioning in addition to content. We believe in the importance of developing executive function as early as possible to help students achieve their goals. We believe that there is no one solution for success, so as we get to know our students, we personalize our services to cater to the executive function skills that need the most improvement.

Question 3

What can I do to improve executive functioning?

Accepted Answer

Good executive function and self-regulation are not skills people are born with, they are developed over time. So how can you help your child develop executive functioning skills? Here are some useful tips you can do at home even for older kids:


 	Teach organization. Let your child arrange and rearrange his things according to functionality. 
 	Teach time management. Assign tasks and chores to your child and make a daily schedule so it becomes routine rather than a burden. 
 	Teach study skills. Help your child make a calendar and alongside his house tasks, make a schedule for his school work.

Make a checklist to make sure that all tasks for the day are accomplished. Include reading time and making projects that are fun to encourage and motivate your child to study in a more efficient and independent way.

Question 4

How does executive functioning affect academic performance?

Accepted Answer

Some people think that the only important executive function skill when it comes to academics is time management. But there’s actually a lot you need to keep in mind, such as multitasking, making decisions, adaptability, and being aware of both your emotions and other people’s. If your child develops these important executive function skills, they can self-regulate and better handle their responsibilities as students. Good grades and academic success are the results of having good executive function skills. With this, students are able to achieve their goals with less stress because they achieve a work-life balance where they are able to enjoy their free time and pursue other interests and hobbies while still being able to accomplish their coursework requirements in school. 
The ability to self-regulate will help them become better functioning members of society as well, as they go on to participate in activities, such as organizing events, being part of a team, or taking up a part-time job. Children grow up to be well-rounded individuals who can take on the challenges ahead.

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