Executive Function Support

Supporting Independence

Student with learning disabilities benefit for with executive functioning skills. Sometimes it's learned behavior, other times it may be part of their disability.  Whatever the reason, I look for was ways for my support my student's growth and independence.  As a special education teacher, I write goals, provide accommodations and supports in the following areas:

Here are some other ways I work to support my learner's executive functioning skills.

Flipping the Classroom engages attention by guiding student into exploring independently, allowing differentiation through multiple modes of input.

Organizing and planning with vision boards, chunking assignments with checklists, or learning to use Google Calendar

Behavior puzzles as visuals for task completion

Mindful breaks to help manage emotions