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Executive function (EF) skills in young children are linked to school achievement and social-emotional development, making EF skill building vitally important for all students in elementary school. Educators need to have a clear understanding of executive function and the impact of EF deficits on student performance so that they can detect and address EF weaknesses as early as possible, thereby better preparing students for the transition to middle school. This reference guide provides practical strategies to support and strengthen the developing EF skills of all elementary students, as well as key scaffolds and accommodations that help students with ADHD and others with EF impairments (learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder) succeed in school and beyond.

Teachers will learn about the various performance difficulties and academic challenges executive function weaknesses can cause in the areas of:

Controlled attention
Self-control and inhibition
Handing negative emotions
Memory and forgetfulness
Cognitive flexibility
Time awareness & time management
Work production
Homework, independent classwork
Organization
Planning and follow-through
Work production
Homework, independent classwork
Detail orientation and accuracy
Processing speed
Social skills
Reading comprehension
Written expression
Mathematical problem solving
The guide lists numerous specific strategies to help strengthen the following executive function skills:

Inhibition
Working memory
Planning
Sustained focus and attention
Organization
Activation/initiation
Time Management
Shifting/flexibility
Self-monitoring and metacognition
Emotional control

Grades:

K-5

Author(s):

Sandra Rief

Publisher:

National Professional Resources

Year:

2016

Pages:

6 pp

Media/Binding:

Laminted

iSBN:

9781938539060