We’re circling back to a hot topic—Executive Function. This multi-layered set of skills is impacted by many building blocks of development, and challenges can present in a myriad of ways. As a continuation of our six-part series with Teresa Nair, in this episode you will hear about:
- Descriptions of Executive Function from multiple perspectives
- Nature and nurture contributions
- The integrative and developmental pathways of executive function which includes:
- Physical/sensory
- Emotional
- Experiential
- Relational
- How do challenges with executive function show up in daily life? Children, teens, or people in general may exhibit difficulties with:
- Perspective-taking
- “Compliance”
- Emotional dysregulation
- Disorganization
- Inflexible thinking
- Difficulty delaying gratification
- “Bossy” behavior
- And more!
- What do parents do if they think their child has challenges with executive function?
- First, know yourself as the parent. Then consider initial steps…
- Start with research OR
- Start looking for professional support by…
- Talking with your pediatrician or another trusted professional you have a relationship with.
- Asking your community, your friends. You’re not alone in this!
- Be open to new ways of thinking such as:
- “How do we connect the skills of where our child shines (e.g., video games) to the skills we desire our children to develop (e.g., cleaning their room)?
- Identify areas where our kids are struggling and name it was a skill they have not mastered yet rather than a fault of theirs.
**Resources**
- Dr. Ross Green’s “Kids to Well If They Can”
- Related Episode from Edge of the Nest: “Praxis”
- Related Episode: “Understanding Executive Function (Praxis Part 2):
- Triune Brain Model:
- Pomodora Method:
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