Help your child plan, focus, and follow through. This practical parent guide explains executive functioning skills and delivers real strategies for home, homework, and school advocacy.
Executive functioning affects everything — homework completion, transitions, emotional regulation, organization, and the ability to start and finish tasks. For many children with IEPs, executive functioning challenges are at the root of their biggest struggles. But they're also one of the least understood areas by both parents and schools.
This guide breaks down what executive functioning actually is, how it shows up in your child's daily life, and what you can realistically do about it — at home and at school. You'll find practical strategies you can use today, plus guidance on how to advocate for executive functioning supports in your child's IEP, including goals, accommodations, and services that actually address the root of the challenge.
Not legal advice. For advocacy and informational purposes only.