#Executive Functioning Skills

🧠 Executive Functioning 101 Think of it as your brain’s “control center” — helping you plan, organize, remember, regulate, and get things done. But when those skills are delayed or challenged? 💥 It’s not laziness. It’s not defiance. It’s a signal that support is needed — not shame. 📊 This infographic breaks down: ✅ What executive functioning skills are ⚠️ What the struggles look like 🛠️ And most importantly… the tools that help. ✨ Let’s support brains that think differently. Save this. Share it. Post it in your classroom or clinic. Every child deserves the tools that meet their brain’s needs. #ExecutiveFunctioning #NeurodivergentSupport #ThriveCommunityWorks #ADHDAwareness #BehaviorIsCommunication #EmotionalRegulation #ChildDevelopment #ToolsNotTantrums #InclusiveEducation #SupportDon’tShame #MentalHealthMatters

We’re quick to label kids as lazy, unmotivated, or defiant when what we’re really seeing is executive dysfunction. And the research tells us that kids with ADHD hear way more of these negative comments than their neurotypical peers. Executive functioning skills are just that- skills! That means that they do not come naturally and at the same time for all kids. When regulation, sensory processing, and primitive reflexes are factors, executive functioning skills can be the first skills to go offline leading to what you see above. In this week’s episode of Connected + Capable, I break down 5 executive functioning skills uniquely wired kids tend to struggle with, and why this changes how we support them. If you’ve got a kid like I’ve described, comment SKILL and I’ll send you the free episode!

3 Ways to Become More Articulate ⬇️ If you mumble, hesitate, or feel like your words don’t land, here’s how to fix it: 1. Pencil Method Bite down on a pencil and recite the alphabet slowly. This forces your mouth to over-enunciate every letter, strengthening your pronunciation muscles so you sound clearer when you speak normally. 2. 60-Second Camera Challenge Set up your camera and talk for 60 seconds without stopping. It doesn’t matter what you say, just keep going. This builds fluency, trains your brain to organize thoughts quickly, and helps kill the “uhhh…” habit. 3. Mirror Scenario Practice Look in the mirror and make up a conversation. Pretend you’re pitching an idea, asking someone out, or answering an interview question. This makes you more comfortable with eye contact, tone control, and thinking on the spot. The more you practice speaking, the better you get. Articulate people aren’t born that way, they train it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #socialskills #communication #communicationskills #confidence #confident #articulation #articulate #selfgrowth #selfdevelopment #speakconfidently #publicspeaking #mindset #mentality #lifehack

Want to transform your communication skills? Start with this self-awareness exercise. Record yourself speaking for 5 minutes on any topic. Leave it for a day (this removes the initial self-criticism). Then review it in three stages: Stage 1: Watch on mute Focus purely on body language. What are your hands doing? How do your facial expressions support your message? Notice your posture and movement patterns. Stage 2: Listen without watching Turn the phone around and just listen. Pay attention to vocal qualities: your pace, volume, tone variations, and energy levels. What do you like? What needs work? Stage 3: Get it transcribed This reveals your communication patterns in black and white. You'll spot repetition, circular reasoning, filler words, and structural issues you never noticed before. One session gives you 5-10 concrete improvement areas. That's your roadmap to becoming a more effective communicator. Comment "AMPLIFY" for my 3 part video series where I teach the full process!

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How does ADHD impact executive functions.... #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #executivefunctioning #ADHD @thezestymommy

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You can’t control everything, but you can always control how you respond. In business and in life, peace starts when you stop fighting things you can’t change and focus on what you can. Master your mindset, protect your energy, and keep moving forward with clarity. 📌Follow @DerricChew for more content like this. - [mindset growth, business mindset, emotional control, focus and discipline, self improvement, leadership growth, personal development] #mindsetmatters #businessgrowth #focus #discipline #entrepreneurmindset #selfawareness #growthmindset #leadership

Which executive functioning skill do you struggle most with? For me it’s that shower with a hair wash. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE a good shower, it’s just all of the steps around it that make it seem like SUCH a chore. ADHD often brings along a disruptive force called executive dysfunction, which hampers our ability to plan, organize, and initiate tasks. So, when it comes to something as seemingly simple as showering, executive dysfunction delights in throwing obstacles our way. Distractions become irresistible temptations, diverting our attention from the bathroom and into the abyss of our racing thoughts. Time seems to warp, transforming minutes into seemingly endless hours as we succumb to procrastination. The mere thought of starting a task can trigger a surge of overwhelming emotions, often leading us to avoid it altogether. #executivedysfunction #adhd #audhd #asd #autism #neurodivergent #mentalhealthawareness

Executive function isn’t just “attention”. It’s a set of skills like task initiation, working memory, planning, and cognitive flexibility. Scattegories is a fun way to practice them all in one game! #executivefunctioning #adhdsupport #pediatricot #occupationaltherapy #executivefunctioningskills

Speak like a CEO with this one practice. . All you need is a pen. . Try this simple articulation drill and watch your clarity and confidence level up instantly. . . #PublicSpeaking #SpeakWithConfidence #ChuiLingSpeaks #ArticulationDrill #PresentationTips #EmceeLife #ClearSpeaking

Making the best out of an unproductive day! Step 1. Stop trying to catch up on everything Step 2. Do a 10 minute reset Step 3. Make a high energy, medium energy, low energy list Step 4. Do the easiest task first Step 5. End the day with a tomorrow step #executivefunction #nyc #productive #routine #planning