Summer Matters - Valley Forge Educational Services
About Executive Function
Executive function encompasses planning and organization, working memory, processing and regulation. It affects a person’s ability to handle complex tasks at home, school or work.
Resources for parents:
“Executive Function: A New Lens for Viewing Your Child,” by Kristen Stansberry
Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential. Peg Dawson, EdD, and Richard Guare, PhD. (2009)
Tips for Overcoming Executive Function Difficulties
Understanding the Link between Executive Functions and School Success
