A cognitive script provides the step-by-step guidelines that individuals with EF challenges need to organize and understand new activities and situations.
Author: drsheriwilkins
Sometimes it’s Difficult to GET IT DONE!
Louisa was excited about the new school year and was looking forward to in-person learning at her middle school. She entered school with a great deal of anticipation and shared with her mom that she was going to have “her best year ever.” However, after only a few weeks into the school year, Louisa’s mom …
Got a Problem? What’s Your PLAN?
Jordan was excited because he was starting his work placement job at a local restaurant. He was hired to clean tables and load the dishwasher in the back of the restaurant. He was looking forward to learning the job and having some money to buy a few things he’d had his eye on. On the …
How Can I Solve the Problem with this PLACE??
Have you ever found that a certain environment makes you feel 'off?' It might be that the light is too bright, or maybe too dim. Or maybe there's a weird noise that is annoying and not easy to ignore. It could be that the temperature is not right, or that there is a draft, or …
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What are Executive Functions?
Executive function skills are a group of mental processes that support individuals in successfully navigating virtually all areas of life. Individuals with strong EF skills demonstrate increased mental flexibility and decreased emotional volatility. They are able to problem-solve, plan, organize, and are skillful at focusing on and remembering details. In FLIPP the Switch: Strengthen Executive …