Starting a task can feel overwhelming, unsure of where to begin. For neurodivergent people, the challenge isn’t just about getting started—it’s about finding a way to bridge the gap between intention ...

The executive function skill (EF skill) I am focusing on this month is task initiation, which is the ability to get started on various tasks (Mutti-Driscoll, 2024). As a reminder, EF skills are ...

This post is part one of a series. Attention is a multifaceted process that manages the mental controls needed for school or work. Filtering incoming information to determine its importance (saliency) ...

Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...