Executive Functioning

Executive functioning includes higher-level cognitive skills including:

• Attention

• Problem-solving

• Emotional regulation

• Following directions

• Stress tolerance

• Time Management

• Organizational skills

• Planning

• Flexibility

• Impulse control

• And more!

Many of the children we work with demonstrate difficulty with executive functioning skills. Below are some at-home activities and ideas that may support increased executive functioning skills. Support varies on the child/family and the activity. Supervision required for safety.

1. Board games

2. Legos

3. Making a schedule

4. Cleaning up a task before starting a new one

5. Play activities

   1. Independent and structured play skills

6. Emotional regulation support

   1. See other blog posts for more ideas :)

7. Prompting Questions

   1. What is your plan?

   2. What should we do here?

   3. How does your body feel?

   4. How does your brain feel?

The OT Toolbox has some great ideas and resources for families. Check out their website below:

https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/