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Executive functions refer to a set of cognitive processes and skills that are responsible for the management and control of various mental functions. They are often considered the “CEO” or executive of the brain, as they oversee and coordinate higher-level thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-directed behaviors.

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Autism and Executive Function Skills: What Parents Need to Know

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100 Executive Function Skills (by age/grade)

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50 Signs Your Child Needs Executive Functioning Help (at home or school)

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How to Improve Executive Function Skills: Strategies, Accommodations, and Tools That Work for Students.

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How to Improve Your Child’s Matching Skills

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How to Teach Executive Functioning Skills at Home

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Sample Graphic Organizers for Students with Learning Disabilities: 62 Free PDFs

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Teaching Task Initiation: 3 Options to Use in High School or Middle School

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What is ADHD Overwhelm and How do you Overcome It?

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