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THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILL IN CHILDREN

Do you frequently find yourself rushing around in the morning rush looking for your child’s school ID card, notebooks, or even school shoes? Have you noticed that your child always needs to double-check their academic work with a classmate? Do you spend most of your waking hours trying to sort through your child’s perennially disorganized life? Chances are your child might be facing challenges with their Executive Function skills.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILL – An Introduction

Executive function skills (EFS) refer to a set of cognitive abilities that enable individuals to plan, organize, initiate, sustain, and monitor their behavior in order to achieve goals. EFS are critical for success in school, work, and daily life.

IMPORTANCE OF EFS IN CHILDREN

In children, EFS are particularly important for academic achievement, social interaction, working memory, reasoning and emotional regulation. According to cognitive science and neuropsychology, children need executive function skills (EFS) like adults do to also complete a variety of daily tasks like getting ready for school, concentrating in class, and finishing homework.

CHALLENGES OF WEAK EFS IN CHILDREN

Regardless of how brilliant they are, children who struggle with their EFS frequently have problems staying organized, controlling their impulses, and following through on tasks. Their capacity to perform to their full potential and succeed in school is hampered by this.

ADVANTAGES OF THE EVER-ADAPTIVE HUMAN BRAIN

Thankfully, the human brain is neuroplastic, allowing it to change and rewire itself with time and support. This process can be aided by concrete tactics and deliberate memory practice, for example.

• Providing organized visual instructions with detailed step-by-step guidance.
• Including checklists, “to do” lists, and planners in the child’s daily routine.
• Utilizing stopwatches and clocks to incorporate time management for task completion.
• Using positive reinforcement to keep children on target and being patient with them until they understand the process.
• Dividing lengthy assignments into manageable tasks and giving each one a small deadline.

IMPACT OF BRAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Brain training refers to a set of exercises or activities designed to improve cognitive skills by creating new neural connections in the brain and altering a person’s behavior. Brain training programs for children typically focus on Executive Function Skills, as these skills are crucial for academic success and overall well-being. There is evidence to suggest that brain training can improve EFS in children.

THE COGNOSKILLZ EDGE IN IMPROVING EFS IN CHILDREN

Through our effective one-on-one professional training and cutting-edge Brain Rx brain training program, CognoSkillz uses a special mix of fun and intensive mental exercises done face to face with a dedicated brain trainer who gives you encouragement and direct feedback during training.

We personalize the learning plan for your child to focus on the seven key cognitive skills – reasoning, processing speed, visual and auditory processing, attention, short term, and long-term memory. This significantly enhances your child’s brain skills, enabling them to better manage their EFS and organize their environment.

To know more about this evidence-based program for your child, Please book an assessment with our experts at Cognoskillz.