Executive Functioning
Tailored approaches to identifying need, remove barriers or develop skill progression
| Short code | Description |
|---|---|
| Flexibility of thinking / shift | Adapting to change, transitioning between activities, and/or revising plans when faced with new information, obstacles, or setbacks |
| Emotional Regulation | Recognising and/or communicating feelings and managing these when experiencing strong emotions |
| Response Inhibition | Stopping and thinking before acting |
| Sustained Attention | Remaining focused and on task in spite of distractions or lack of interest |
| Task Initiation | Beginning or starting a task |
| Working Memory | Holding information in mind whilst performing a complex task e.g. following multi-step instructions |
| Planning and Prioritisation | Creating a plan, making decisions, and prioritising for task completion |
| Time management | Estimating and using time effectively. Difficulty keeping track of time |
| Goal directed persistence | Persevering, adapting, and following a task through to completion |
| Metacognition | Stepping back to monitor and evaluate thinking and learning such as editing work |
| Organisation of materials | Maintaining systems for tracking information and having materials needed |
| Stress tolerance | Managing uncertainty, change, and competing demands |