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Executive Function Infographic

by Cara | Apr 18, 2019 | continuing education, executive function, learning disabilities, Occupational therapists, therapy

Please share: Many adults and children with autism and other special needs have difficulty with executive function. Think of executive function as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the brain. It is responsible for planning, organizing, focusing, self-control, and...

7 Tips for Back to School

by Cara | Aug 4, 2018 | 504 plan, accommodations, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, autism, IEP, learning disabilities, learning disorders, occupational therapy, organizing, parenting, school, sensory processing disorder, special needs, teaching

Please share: Back to school comes with mixed emotions. We want our children to have a super year as they grow and learn. As a parent of children with special needs, back to school brings both excitement and anxiety We purchase books, uniforms, shoes, and backpacks...

5 Facts About Metacognition – What IS It?

by Cara | Mar 15, 2021 | ADD, ADHD, autism, caregiver tips, cognition, executive function, learning disabilities, learning disorders, metacognition, valentine's day, working memory

Please share: Who are you? What do you tell yourself? What are your beliefs and thoughts as you move throughout your day? We all have that voice inside of us that helps us to work through difficulties we face. Many of the children we work with struggle to realize that...

5 Tips to Build Kids’ Working Memory

by Cara | Jan 28, 2020 | 504, ADD, ADHD, autism, executive function, IEP, LD, learning disabilities, learning disorders, memory, special education, support, working memory

Please share: Working Memory: Executive Function SkillExecutive function difficulties commonly come along with (are co-morbid with) many disorders. What are executive function skills……Check out our earlier blog post here for 5 quick facts. Children who...

Executive Function Infographic

7 Tips for Back to School

5 Facts About Metacognition – What IS It?

5 Tips to Build Kids’ Working Memory

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