Executive Function by Susan McAndrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr Information on EF skills en-us 2020-10-29 12:12:21 UTC 2026-03-08 19:56:12 UTC hello@padlet.com How EF skills are used every day susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872791223
  • Skills
    1. Make a plan
    2. Keep tracking of deadline
    3. Multi task
    4. Evaluate ideas/reflect
    5. Ask for help
    6. Deadlines
    7. Follow up

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 12:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872791223     Strategies used to execute EF skills susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872793398
  • Strategies
    1. Chunking strategy
    2. Checklist
    3. Sharing list
    4. Delegate
    5. Timeline

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 12:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872793398     What is Executive Function susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872794735 Executive Function is a mental process that helps us connect past experience with present action.  It allows us to plan, focus, remember, and multitask.  As we learn more it allows us to learn and self regulate.

    ]]>     2020-10-29 12:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872794735     Inhibitory Control susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872804468
  • This is the ability to control one's own thoughts and actions.  Delays in response in sake of others.
  • Distractible or impulsive, cannot delay gratification

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 12:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872804468     Goal Setting/Planning susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872806984 1. Setting goals and knowing how to carry out tasks/process
    2. Unrealistic goals, procrastinates, doesn’t see consequences]]>     2020-10-29 12:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872806984     Organize susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872807294
  • Self management
  • Time management
  • Material management
  • Information management


    • ]]>     2020-10-29 12:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/872807294     Initiation susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873559025
  • The ability to start a task
  • Trouble getting started (perfectionism/anxiety), could appear defiant

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 15:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873559025     Working Memory susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873560908 1. Several forms of memory working together
    2. Forgets assignments, materials, procedures, only remembers small parts of directions

    ]]>     2020-10-29 15:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873560908     Shift/Mental Flexibility susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873564168 1. Smooth transitioning from different task
    2. Hard time coping with change in routine

    ]]>     2020-10-29 15:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873564168     Self-Monitoring susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873569917
  • Assessing progress toward goal or effect on others
  • Doesn’t know others reactions, ask for help before trying, avoids problem-solving activities

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 15:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873569917     Who can be impacted susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873581799 2020-10-29 15:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873581799 What can we expect a different ages susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873586936
  • Baby/Toddler-adult provide external regulation 
  • Children-Reacts with talking and reminders with adult help
  • Preteen/Teen-Capable of basic tasks of self-regulation, with some reminders.  More support need with complex task and emotional self-regulation-regulates with multiple task and emotions

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 15:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873586936     Assessing Executive Function susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873591298 1. Assemble team
    2. Indirect
    Informal Method
    a. Not administer to or with the          student
    b. With people that knows the student well
    c. Interview with parents/teachers
    d. Review school records
    e. Interpretation of parent/teacher ratings and self report
    Formal Method
    a. Parent/teacher behavior ratings
    b. Self-report ratings
    3. Direct
    Informal Method
    a. Child interview
    b. Systematic/unsystematic behavioral observations
    c.Process-oriented interpretation of d.Standardized assessment
    e. Administration and classroom work
    Formal Method
    Individually administered standardized tests

    ]]>     2020-10-29 15:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/873591298     What do with the assessments susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/874276665
  • Look for patterns strengths/challenges across assessments
  • Find strategies to support challenges
  • Develop goals in education plan

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 17:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/874276665     How EF manifests susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/874299166 2020-10-29 17:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/874299166 Emotional control susanmcandrew https://padlet.com/susanmcandrew/y3nrgnb2tuh4g3cr/wish/874331615
  • The ability to modulate or deal with feelings. In most cases rationalizing is ineffective. It can be used to understand them after the fact but you cannot rationalize away an emotion. 
  • Easily upset or excited, over reacts, frequent mood changes
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