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Executive Functioning Handout PDF
Executive Functioning Handout PDF
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Understanding executive functioning and language is crucial for both teachers and parents because these skills are foundational for a child's cognitive, social, and academic success. Executive functioning involves mental processes like working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, which are essential for planning, decision-making, and problem-solving. Language, on the other hand, is key for communication, learning, and expressing thoughts and emotions.
For teachers, understanding these areas helps in designing effective instruction, fostering classroom management, and providing targeted support for students who struggle with organising tasks, following directions, or expressing themselves clearly. For parents, it enables them to support their child's development at home, improve communication, and foster environments that promote self-regulation and learning.
Together, these insights help adults recognise when a child needs extra support, and provide strategies to build both executive functioning and language skills. This holistic understanding ultimately helps children develop independence, manage emotions, and succeed academically and socially.
