Executive Function Skills

Executive Function Skills are behaviors required to live a high-functioning adult life. There are many skills associated with executive functioning, which you can look at below. However, it may be helpful to understand the fundamental theme that connects all these elements as executive functioning skills. 

All these skills pertain to our ability to perform purposeful, goal-oriented actions independently- our ability to "self parent." 

Information Processing

Problem Identification

Problem Solving

Cognititve Flexibility

Perspective Taking

Prioritization

Self-Reflection

Self - Control

Organization

Planning

Time Management