IEPs, Attentional Control, Executive Functioning

8 Attentional Control IEP Goals

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

Attentional Control, EF 101 Series, Executive Functioning

Attentional Control: Long-Term Strategies & Supports for Diverse Learners

“You can do it; you just need to focus.” “Just pay attention to what’s happening.” “It’s not that hard. You’re getting distracted.” Ever feel like you’re always playing the role of “concentration coach” for your teen or young adult with unique learning needs? We all have times where it feels challenging to focus–especially during a … read more

Attentional Control, EF 101 Series, Executive Functioning

5 Attentional Control Activities for Teens and Young Adults

Even though we all know we live in a world full of distractions, the numbers can be pretty startling. Pre-pandemic studies show we face distractions once every 7-8 minutes throughout the day, equating to about 60 distractions in an eight-hour work or school day. These distractions can cause frustration, time-management issues, and challenges in obtaining … read more

Attentional Control, Behaviors, EF 101 Series, Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning 101: All About Attentional Control

As of this writing, if you enter the search words “How to Focus Better” into Google, you’ll encounter about 6.2 billion results. In a world with so many distractions, we scramble to sustain our attention on what matters the most. If adults struggle with this skill, imagine how difficult it can be for learners with … read more

Executive Functioning, Attentional Control

How To Get Your Kids To Buy In To Limiting Their Video Game & Screen Time

Picture this – you, your husband, and your two-year-old son are in a restaurant, enjoying a great meal and some quality family time. Your toddler is behaving, he’s eating his macaroni and cheese, and everything is going great. Until it’s not – and your toddler starts screaming (for God knows what reason, we might add!). … read more