Executive functioning conducts our multisensory symphony of cognitive skills and makes it possible for us to

• mentally juggle ideas

• think before we act

• meet unanticipated challenges

• resist temptations

• stay focused

• initiate tasks to name a few.

Today, we will offer an overview of the core executive functioning skills.

3 Core Executive Functions

- Working Memory - Ability to temporarily store, manage, and manipulate a limited amount of information for reasoning, comprehension, and the preparation of long-term memory.

• inner voice

• Inner visuals

- Inhibitory Control - Inhibitory control (one of the core EFs) involves being able to control one’s attention, behavior, thoughts, and/or emotions to override temptations and distractions, and instead do what’s appropriate or needed.

- Cognitive Flexibility - Ability to adapt thought processes in response to their ever-changing environment. - Creativity

Links for reference of the topic (if any)

• Harvard University: Executive Functioning and Self Regulation

• Executive Functions: Adele Diamond

• Executive Functioning publications at Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training

• Executive Functioning Skills Workshop: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-skills-workshop

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