Executive Functioning Assessment
Executive functions, the internal processes that involve managing various elements at once to achieve a goal, apply to how we all function and process information. They are a collective term for neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation that we all possess. Any process or goal pursuit that requires time management, decision-making, and storing information in one’s memory uses executive functions to some degree. Understanding these functions is key to everyone, from educators and psychologists to parents and individuals interested in understanding cognitive processes.
Executive functioning (EF) refers to mental skills that help individuals plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions, and achieve goals. These cognitive processes are essential for decision-making, problem-solving, and adapting to new or complex situations. Strong executive functioning supports success in school, work, and daily life, while challenges in this area can impact focus, self-control, and task completion.
Executive functions can be strengthened, mediated, and addressed through targeted interventions. For individuals and families not interested in a full psychological battery, this assessment can provide a profile of how you learn and manage your time, including areas of strength and weakness. This includes a dynamic battery of formal and informal measures to screen for all the areas of executive functioning, including measures to assess symptoms of ADHD. The report will provide suggestions for learning accommodations in school, academic strategies, environment suggestions, and potential parenting practices that suit your child’s needs.
Important note: This assessment does not include academic or cognitive functioning components, so it costs less. It will provide specific recommendations and accommodations for the school setting, but if you are concerned about a potential learning disability, then a psycho-educational battery should be considered instead.