Executive Functions

Executive functions are mental skills that we use every day to manage our life, our learning, and our work. They enable us to plan, focus, remember information, control our behavior and emotions and much more. This are life-long skills that are important for learning, work and getting along with others.

Students who have difficulties with executive functioning may have problems with areas such as focusing, following directions - especially with multiple steps, starting and stopping tasks and managing their emotions. This video highlights some of the learning strategies and supports that can be used to assist individuals with executive functioning problems. Many of these strategies are Universal Design for Learning tools that benefit many students in a variety of settings.

This video was produced for the Georgia Department of Education by the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (Assistive Technology Partnership 2021).