I’m new! Looking for an Executive Function workbook

[gihgetmom]

Does anyone have recommendations on a good workbook to help a teen build executive function skills? I’ve seen a handful on Amazon but they all seem to have very few or mixed reviews. I’m hoping this could be something to add to my 14-year old’s bedtime routine. Something calming and reflective to do for a bit to help get to sleep. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[Redpanda5]

Hello! I don't know about calm and reflective workbook……..🤔 (that would likely be boring for the adhd mind! 😊) but this planner is a hands-on, application-based guide through developing executive function skills. I did a lot of research before purchasing it. It gets to the point and shows you how to put the advice (by well known psychologists who have authored other books you've likely heard of) into practice (it is a planner after all). There is reading of how to do it and then it provides the opportunity to put it into practice where you plug in your to do list/projects/schedule. Real planner pages.

Now if my teen were only on board with going through this! If yours is, that’s fantastic! If they’re not, then it’s still worth purchasing because it will help you to help them.

Don’t let the lackluster look/title scare you away. It’s not just another book on executive function. It’s a book and planner all in one. Very practical.

The Work Smart Academic Planner by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare.

amazon.com/gp/aw/d/14625302...

[Sunnywsmile in reply to Redpanda5]

Thank you introducing this book.

[Aspen797 in reply to Redpanda5]

Another thank you!

[Elijah1]

And Peg Dawson has a Smart But Scattered book regarding teens.

[gihgetmom in reply to Elijah1]

Yes I’ve seen this one and it looked like a good one. Glad to hear a recommendation!

[Sunnywsmile]

Thank you for posting this I am on the page that need help with preteen

[Sunnywsmile]

Thank you

[executivefunksean]

Hi! So a lot of the research around generalizing executive function skills tells us that developing them at the "point of performance" is essential.

This means, you want your child to learn executive function skills while they are working on something that feels challenging to them that they have executively committed to (for example, a math problem, essay or preparing for a basketball game).

When they are engaged in the goal and need to learn key planning, prioritization, follow through and self-monitoring skills, they will build those EF skills and generalize them to different areas of their life.

I know this wasn't your question, but just wanted to share what I know from my work!

Sean