in ADD/ADHD,EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
The world of child development is abuzz with the term “executive functioning.” It sounds like a big word, but before closing this page please read the definition. Being aware of this emerging framework may change the way you look at children you parent, treat, or teach.
Executive Functioning Defined
I’ve used this definition before; it’s more of an analogy than a strict definition, but it works.
Executive functioning is an umbrella term for a set of skills that underlie children’s and adults’ abilities to think and to do. We are used to seeing the word “executive” associated with CEOs, not children, but just as a CEO is responsible for all the operations of a company, so too is this set of skills responsible for the successful completion of all our tasks and goals.”
For music lovers out there, executive functioning skills can also be viewed as serving the same role as the conductor in an orchestra. He might not be putting out much, but all the sounds, beats, and rhythms are controlled and regulated by him. Likewise, these skills stand front and center in controlling and regulating all of our thoughts and actions, and they determine how we experience the world. More.....
The world of child development is abuzz with the term “executive functioning.” It sounds like a big word, but before closing this page please read the definition. Being aware of this emerging framework may change the way you look at children you parent, treat, or teach.
Executive Functioning Defined
I’ve used this definition before; it’s more of an analogy than a strict definition, but it works.
Executive functioning is an umbrella term for a set of skills that underlie children’s and adults’ abilities to think and to do. We are used to seeing the word “executive” associated with CEOs, not children, but just as a CEO is responsible for all the operations of a company, so too is this set of skills responsible for the successful completion of all our tasks and goals.”
For music lovers out there, executive functioning skills can also be viewed as serving the same role as the conductor in an orchestra. He might not be putting out much, but all the sounds, beats, and rhythms are controlled and regulated by him. Likewise, these skills stand front and center in controlling and regulating all of our thoughts and actions, and they determine how we experience the world. More.....
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