Assessing Executive Function Skills

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Assessing executive abilities in both yourself and your child is an important exercise that offers insights into shared strengths and weaknesses, as well as areas where differences may arise. Executive skills are essential cognitive capabilities that encompass planning, organizing, time management, sustained attention, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and more.

There are numerous free assessments available online to evaluate your Executive Function strengths and weaknesses. Here are a couple of assessments that I find valuable. They all are created by Dr. Peg Dawson and Dr. Richard Guare, esteemed authors of the book Smart But Scattered. I highly recommend exploring this book, as it is a fantastic resource for understanding and improving executive function skills. Remember, even the most organized among us could use a little help navigating the chaos of life!

After completing a self-assessment and evaluating your child's executive function skills, review the outcomes to pinpoint areas of strength and weakness. You can then compare these against the provided definitions and examples of strengths and weaknesses in executive skills. Do these align with the perceived strengths and weaknesses of both you and your child?

Overview of Executive Function Skills

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