05/06/2025
Here’s a (non-exhaustive) list of executive functioning skills, which are cognitive processes that help with self-regulation, planning, and goal-directed behavior:
1. Planning and Organization- The ability to set goals, develop steps to achieve them, and keep materials and information in order.
2. Working Memory- The capacity to hold and manipulate information in mind over short periods of time.
3. Impulse Control (Inhibitory Control)- The ability to stop and think before acting, resisting temptations or distractions.
4. Emotional Regulation- Managing and responding to emotional experiences in a socially appropriate way.
5. Cognitive Flexibility (Shifting)- The capacity to adapt to new situations, shift focus between tasks, and think about multiple concepts simultaneously.
6. Self-Monitoring- The ability to assess one’s own performance, recognize mistakes, and adjust behavior accordingly.
7. Task Initiation- Starting tasks without procrastination, even when they are difficult or less preferred.
8. Time Management- Effectively budgeting time and estimating how long tasks will take to meet deadlines.
9. Sustained Attention- Maintaining focus and effort on a task over a period of time, avoiding distraction.
10. Goal-Directed Persistence-The ability to stay focused on completing a task or achieving a goal, despite challenges or delays.
These skills are critical for success in everyday tasks, school, and work...daily life skills.
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