Executive Functioning Skills

We all need skills so that tasks can be completed and goals accomplished. These skills are developed through experiences as a young child and continue to develop as a person grows up.

For those who are gifted, especially in areas of giftedness, these skills never develop or develop minimally as they are not needed. If you or a loved one has ADHD, the skills develop at a later time than their peers. In addition, these skills could need more time to place in a person’s life. When either of these occurs the result could be frustration for the person and those around the person. Sometimes this happens right away while other times this is seen later in that person’s life.

Skills Needed for Executive Functioning

When a person struggles in one or more of these skills, the result can be tasks not completed, frustration mounts, and defeat can set in. Just knowing what skills are a challenge allows a person to work on those areas, further refining into growth.

What are the skills that fall under executive functioning skills?

• Attention

• Flexibility

• Metacognition

• Organization

• Perseverance

• Planning

• Self-control

• Task Initiation

• Time Management

• Working Memory

In the next month these skills will be further defined along with tips on developing these skills. If you need further help, do not hesitate to reach out through the contact page, an email, or a phone call. You are not alone.