Sklar Certified Executive Function Coach Annika Ahlström discusses executive functioning skills and offers three actionable tips to support executive functioning skills for students with learning disabilities and their families. In her coaching, she teaches families how to embrace their brain differences so all members can thrive.
Key Takeaways:
• Executive functions are those cognitive skills that help us to get things done such asorganization, planning, and time management, and these are skills that continue to develop over time.
• Students with learning challenges often face self-esteem challenges. Through executive functioning coaching, a system is created to help students so they can feel good about themselves and reach their potential.
• Actionable tips include using a family calendar in a high traffic area of the home, having weekly family meetings, and using visual timers.
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