Executive Functions Foundations: Supporting Daily Life Skills Workbook

Executive Function Foundations: For Daily Life Skills Workbook

Empower neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults to build essential executive function skills with the Executive Function Foundations Workbook. Designed for parents, educators, and therapists, this comprehensive resource provides actionable strategies, visual tools, and practical exercises to foster independence and success in daily life.

What’s Included in the Workbook:

• Foundational Knowledge:
  • Clear explanations of executive function skills and how they impact daily life.
  • Insights into executive dysfunction and how it affects behavior and learning.
  • Overview of executive function and neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism.

• Key Executive Function Skill Areas:
  • Task Initiation: Strategies to overcome procrastination and start tasks.
  • Emotional Control: Tools to regulate emotions and manage triggers.
  • Self-Monitoring: Techniques for tracking progress and improving self-awareness.
  • Organization: Decluttering tips and tools for managing spaces and schedules.
  • Flexible Thinking: Exercises to adapt to changes and think creatively.
  • Working Memory: Practice ideas to strengthen memory and recall.
  • Impulse Control: Strategies to pause, think, and make better decisions.
  • Time Management: Pomodoro technique visuals, planners, and time estimation tools.

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies:
  • Tips tailored to neurodivergent individuals, including ADHD and autism.
  • Strengths-based teaching strategies and practical appoaches to support learning.

• Visual and Interactive Tools:
  • Planners and Templates: Time management tables, SMART goals templates, and daily planners.
  • Breathing Techniques: Lazy 8 and box breathing visuals for emotional regulation.
  • Emotion Wheel and Trigger Identification: Tools to understand and manage emotions.
  • Mindfulness Practices: Gratitude journal, meditation worksheets, and progressive muscle relaxation visuals.
  • Challenge Thinking Worksheet: Encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving.
  • Urge Surfing Visual: A tool for managing impulses and cravings.

• Hands-On Activities and Worksheets:
  • Working memory practice ideas.
  • Goal planning templates.
  • Decluttering cheat sheet for building organizational skills.
  • Self-assessments for each executive function skill area to track progress.

Why This Workbook?

This workbook isn’t just a collection of worksheets—it’s a comprehensive toolkit that:

• Educates: Provides foundational knowledge to understand executive function and neurodiversity.
• Empowers: Builds independence and confidence in managing daily responsibilities.
• Supports Neurodivergent Needs: Uses neurodiversity-affirming strategies to celebrate strengths.
• Engages: Features interactive tools and visuals for practical, hands-on learning.

Who Is This Workbook For?

• Parents: Support your child with structured, step-by-step strategies.
• Educators: Enhance teaching with ready-to-use tools for the classroom.
• Therapists: Provide targeted interventions for neurodivergent individuals.
• Teens and Adults: Build life skills with engaging, accessible resources.

What Problems Does It Solve?

• Difficulty starting or completing tasks.
• Struggles with staying organized and managing time.
• Emotional dysregulation and identifying triggers.
• Challenges with self-monitoring, memory, and flexible thinking.
• Lack of tools to support neurodivergent learners effectively.

What Makes This Workbook Unique?

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies: Inclusive tools and tips tailored to ADHD and autism.
• Low Prep, Easy to Print and Use: Printable PDFs to fit your needs and professional needs in the clinic.
• Visuals and Worksheets: Designed to engage learners and learning styles.

Take the First Step Towards Success!

With this workbook, you’ll have everything you need to support executive function skill-building and promote independence. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist, or individual needing support, this resource is your go-to guide for helping neurodivergent individuals thrive.

Get your copy today and unlock the tools for better focus, organization, and emotional regulation!