Executive functions refer to a set of skills that help us to stay organized, make decisions, plan, process information and problem solve. Children with ADD/ADHD and/or Autism often struggle to perform these skills with ease and this can lead to difficulties in the classroom.

Children that face a variety of learning, communication and developmental challenges can often struggle to manage their schoolwork, maintain focus and stay organized.  Developing organizational and time management skills are essential to meeting success in school.  Teaching strategies that help children to take responsibility for their learning and time can help to build independence, motivation and self-esteem.

Is Your Child Struggling With Organization?

Here’s what this might look like in your child:

• Has trouble concentrating
• Misses details
• Forgets to hand in assignments and/or homework
• Has difficulty taking notes
• Has difficulty following directions/instructions
• Has difficulty managing and completing large and/or open-ended tasks
• May lose assignments/homework
• Has difficulty keeping an agenda
• May lack motivation with respect to school

How Can Education Support Services Help?

Our Education Specialist can work with you and your child to establish at-home routines to organize your child’s day and homework habits. Further, strategies and recommendations will be provided that are customized to your child’s individual learning needs. These strategies can be implemented at-home or in the classroom. The Education Specialist can work with parents and teachers to help children develop the necessary skills to take responsibility for their learning and time. Our Education Specialist also offers the opportunity to meet with your child on a regular basis to teach many learning and organizational strategies and skills.