The Daily Win
When my son was put on watch for executive function (EF) I immediately went into research mode. All of the signs of it were present and he even admitted to struggling with most of them: Unable to get thoughts from head to paper. Easily distracted and required reminders or prompts to stay on task Difficulty starting and completing tasks Difficulties completing homework tasks or planning for large assignments Struggles to understand the amount of time required to complete a task or project Difficulties in time management, estimating how long it will take to complete a task and to make deadlines. Appears disorganized Demonstrates difficulty with time management and staying on task Has difficulty focusing on both details and the big picture Difficulties in metacognition, ability to self-monitor and evaluate, taking a birds-eye view of what’s just happened or happening. Takes longer than peers to finish tasks or homework Difficulties holding information in memory while performing complex tasks. Difficulties drawing on past experiences or knowledge to apply to the current situation or planning for future projects Has trouble following multi-step directions I didn't even know what EF was until I read the above signs. What I also discovered is that most children who were in kindergarten in 2020 and missed most of the school year, especially struggle with some if not most EF areas. So, in an attempt to help my son, I created this Daily Win check-list. I selected the ones that he would most easily accomplish and we will add more as we go. I know I am not the only parent who is tired of repeating themselves, want to be able to help my child but have no grid for what they need, and know that they were created to be high functioning individuals but need a realistic resource to help them discover what they are capable of.I hope this checklist and parent guide brings your family hope, clarity, and growth as you work together to improve these essential life skills.You can print it off and laminate it, or make copies of the daily checklist.
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