The Socially Skilled Kids Blog
HOW EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AFFECT OUR STUDENT’S SOCIAL SKILLS
Jul 16, 2020
Functioning {EF} skills are the skills we need to complete everyday tasks. They are like the air traffic controller of our brains, coordinating everything we do, say and think.
We need EF skills to pursue our goals and to live independent lives.
WHAT ARE THE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS?
The most commonly noted EF skills are:
- Planning
- Organization
- Task Initiation
- Time Management
- Working Memory
- Metacognition
- Self Control
- Attention
- Flexibility
- Perseverance
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SOME ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TO BE EF SKILLS ARE:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Emotional Control
- Impulse Control
- Self Monitoring
- Prioritizing
- Decision Making
- Perspective Taking
Wow! As you can see, there are A LOT of skills involved in Executive Functioning.
When a student is challenged in EF, is it any...
