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Executive Function Coaching for Children in Skokie

Evanston, West Rogers Park, Wilmette & surrounding Illinois

Online & In-Person

Let's Talk About Executive Functioning Skills: How They Help Kids Succeed at School, Home, and Everywhere in Between

The term "executive functioning skills" refers to the set of abilities required to achieve success in various settings such as the workplace, school, or home.

Initiate tasks without procrastination
Complete Tasks in their entirety
Focus and filter out distractions as needed
Utilize working memory (ability to hold information for immediate recall)
Organize belongings, work, and maintaining order in your space
Control Impulses & not do the first thing that comes to mind
The ability to use time effectively
Think flexibly & shift plans given a change in conditions
Ability to manage thoughts, behaviors, & emotions in order to achieve long term goals
Manage emotions to achieve positive outcomes

Effective executive functioning skills are essential for performing various activities, such as:

  • reading

  • punctual attendance at school

  • completing household chores

  • finishing homework

  • setting and achieving personal goals

  • building positive relationships

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However, children facing challenges with executive functioning may find it challenging or even impossible to manage these tasks. If your child is experiencing difficulties with everyday activities, it may indicate a problem with their executive function.

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The development of executive functioning occurs during the period between 3 and 5 years of age, with full maturation taking place between 18 and 20 years of age. This complex set of skills develops gradually over time, making it difficult to determine precisely when a child should begin developing task initiation abilities or when they will be fully proficient. 

Understanding How Executive Functioning Skills Develop in Kids

Spotting Executive Function Challenges and Related Disorders

Executive function challenges may be indicative of a broader disorder, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Learning disabilities, or Emotional Disorders.

Signs Your Child Might Be Facing Executive Function Challenges

  • Forgetting to take homework/books home from school

  • Challenges transitioning between tasks

  • Difficulty getting started on homework or a book report independently

  • Being easily distracted

  • Trouble following directions

  • Difficulty estimating how long a task might take

  • Moving from one task to another without completing a single task

Signs Your Teenager Might Be Facing Executive Function Challenges

  • Difficulty managing a schedule

  • Challenges preparing for reports 

  • Trouble staying focused on goals

  • Attending school late

  • Challenges troubleshooting other ideas when conflicts arise

  • Struggle with many simple tasks

  • Extremely low tolerance for boredom

  • Challenges juggling both at-home and work- responsibilities 

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Understanding How I Assess Executive Function Skills in Children

Assessing executive function skills can be done informally or through more formal evaluations. As a professional, I conduct a comprehensive assessment that includes a clinical intake, clinical observation, and an executive functioning inventory. Depending on the child's needs, additional formal assessments may be necessary. Collaboration with other professionals, such as neuropsychologists or school counselors, is also a crucial aspect of my evaluation process, with the parent's consent

Personalized Coaching for Better Time Management, Task Completion, and more

As executive function skills vary from person to person, my coaching approach is tailored to the individual's strengths and weaknesses. My aim is to help individuals capitalize on their strengths and effectively manage their challenges. Through collaborative efforts, we develop strategies that improve punctuality, time management, and more.  My coaching services result in measurable improvements in reducing "homework battles," managing time more effectively, and completing household chores.

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Executive Function Coaching for Children near Skokie, Illinois

At my Skokie, Illinois practice, I offer executive function coaching for children who live near Skokie, Wilmette, Evanston, and West Rogers Park. 

Online Executive Function Coaching for Children Throughout Illinois, New York, and New Jersey

I offer executive function coaching for children throughout Illinois, New York, and New Jersey.

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If you would like to schedule a free consultation, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

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