So, what is Executive Functioning?

You may hear this term often and we hope the following clarifies your understanding. Executive function skills are critical for all of us; they are a group of skills that we use every day to learn, manage and accomplish things and generally get what we want out of life.

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Ted Backes
What does it mean when you are in a hurry?

If you are motivated and you are in a hurry to complete long-term goals…that’s a good thing. It’s all about goal-driven persistence. On the other hand, if you are rushing because you did not plan or execute properly, that is a problem, especially if you find yourself in this situation frequently.

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Ted Backes
“DO DATES” vs. “DUE DATES”

Students need to organize in ways that work for them, using systems and habits that are their own, and that they can embrace. Creating awareness of what needs to be done always focuses on when assignments are due, however; being aware of “Due Dates” is just part of the process.

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Ted Backes