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Organizing

Is Your Child Having Difficulty Thinking Through a Problem?

Organizing (also known as executive functions) in childhood refers to the child’s set of thinking skills that include planning, initiating tasks, self-monitoring, paying attention, and using effective problem-solving approaches.

Children with neurological disorders, such as ADHD or autism, can tend to struggle with executive functions. Although struggles in these areas can be substantially limiting and challenging, the good news is executive functions can be taught. In these articles, you will be guided to understand and name which skills are challenging for your child and learn some everyday strategies you can employ at home. Further, you will learn how to tell whether or not to seek professional help for these difficulties. Visit this page for general information about organizing.

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Time Management

Is Your Teen Struggling with Time Management?

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Organizing Materials

Is Your Child Disorganized?

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