EF & ADHD
What is executive functioning?
What is mental skills that help us plan, organize, and complete tasks.
Answers can vary
A student has difficulty keeping track of their materials, assignments, and belongings. Which skill may be involved?
What is organization
True or false: Executive functioning challenges can affect students with ADHD even when they understand the academic content.
What is true
Providing written or visual directions can reduce the demands placed on this executive function.
What is working memory
This common ADHD-related challenge can make it difficult to wait, take turns, or think before acting.
What is impulsivity/ inhibitory control
Using visual schedules and advance warnings can help students with ADHD prepare for this common classroom challenge.
What are transitions
This executive function allows someone to hold information in their mind while using it
What is working memory
A student knows how to complete a task but struggles to monitor their progress and recognize mistakes. Which EF may be involved?
What is self-monitoring
This executive function allows someone to adjust their thinking or behaviour when a situation changes.
What is cognitive flexibility
This approach designs flexible learning environments to anticipate and support learner variability rather than waiting for students to struggle.
What is UDL