Executive Functioning-What Parents Need to Know

Executive functioning skills help children manage time, stay organized, regulate emotions, and complete tasks efficiently. At JAM Teaching and Consulting, we specialize in assisting children to develop these essential skills to improve school performance and daily life. Executive dysfunction is common in children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences, making it critical for parents to understand how to identify challenges and provide structured support.

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Signs of Executive Functioning Challenges

Children with executive dysfunction may struggle with the following:

• Forgetting homework, assignments, or instructions
• Difficulty transitioning between tasks or following multi-step directions
• Emotional outbursts when faced with unexpected changes
• Procrastination or difficulty starting and completing tasks

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Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning at Home

Parents can help children strengthen executive functioning skills through structured routines and hands-on strategies:

• Use visual schedules to break down tasks into smaller, manageable steps
• Create a consistent routine for homework, meals, and bedtime
• Teach time management skills using timers and reminders for transitions

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Classroom Accommodations for Executive Functioning Challenges

If executive dysfunction affects school performance, children may benefit from:

• Extra time on assignments and tests to manage planning difficulties
• Graphic organizers to structure writing and problem-solving
• Daily check-ins with teachers to reinforce task management

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How JAM Teaching and Consulting Can Help

Our executive functioning specialists provide:

• One-on-one coaching to help children develop organization and planning skills
• School advocacy for executive functioning accommodations through 504 plans and IEPs
• Parent coaching to create a structured home environment that promotes self-management

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Supporting executive functioning development ensures children build independence, confidence, and essential life skills. They can become more organized, focused, and successful in school and beyond with the right strategies. Does your child need executive functioning support? Contact JAM Teaching and Consulting for expert coaching and advocacy.

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