What are some activities that require executive functioning?

There are many different activities that can facilitate the development of executive functions early in your child’s development.

Lap games with hand clapping.
Peek-a-boo.
Hiding toys and objects.
Singing along with fingerplay.
And now you do it!
Sensory activities.
Simple board games.
Coloring and Drawing Fun.

Can you teach executive functioning skills?

The best part about teaching these skills is that all learners can benefit from improved executive functioning skills. Students can always learn better strategies for planning, organizing, managing time, paying attention, and problem-solving to work through challenges.

Is executive function disorder a disability?

Trouble with executive function isn’t a diagnosis or a learning disability. But it’s common in people who learn and think differently. Everyone with ADHD has trouble with it. And lots of people with learning challenges struggle with executive function, too.

What helps with executive dysfunction?

How to Manage Executive Function Problems

Take a step-by-step approach to work.
Rely on visual aids to get organized.
Use tools like time organizers, computers, or watches with alarms.
Make schedules, and look at them several times a day.
Ask for written and oral instructions whenever possible.

Is there medication for executive dysfunction?

The three that are FDA indicated are Strattera, Intuniv, and Kapvay. A number of the anti-depressants that affect norepinephrine or dopamine can be helpful for the inattentive symptoms of ADHD and/or the depression that can co-occur with ADHD.

What is executive function examples?

Executive functions help you manage life tasks of all types. For example, executive functions let you organize a trip, a research project, or a paper for school. Often, when we think of problems with executive functioning, we think of disorganization. However, organization is only one of these important skills.

How can you tell the difference between ADHD and anxiety?

ADHD vs. anxiety

	ADHD symptoms	Anxiety symptoms
inability to relax or feelings of restlessness	✓	✓
difficulty listening to and following instructions	✓
inability to focus for long periods of time	✓
chronic feelings of worry or nervousness		✓