Planning and prioritization is a strength for some ADHD brains, while it is a challenge for others.

Understanding these concepts—executive function disorders and the spoon theory—can change the way we view things. These are often symptoms of deeper, invisible inner struggles. They are not ...

Executive function involves high level cognitive abilities such as problem-solving. It is possible to experience executive dysfunction.

What the Tests Can Tell You. Often, children get executive function tests as part of a full evaluation or educational assessment. This is a set of tests that looks at how a child takes in and puts ...

Executive function is the mechanism by which our brains manage and prioritize our thoughts, working memory, emotions and actions; Harvard researchers call it our brain’s air traffic control system.

Credit: Ground Picture - Shutterstock. We usually hear about executive functioning skills in the context of mitigating the executive dysfunction experienced by many adolescents and adults.

Executive function skills include emotional regulation, metacognition, organization, stress tolerance, and goal-directed persistence. This month's skill of focus is planning and prioritization.