The Real-Life Executive Functioning Workbook

Executive functioning is defined as cognitive processes that govern our day-to-day actions and behavior. 

They include skills like time management, organization, task initiation, flexibility, impulse control, working memory, self-monitoring, and others.

These skills develop in our prefrontal cortex and are among the last to develop as we transition into adulthood.

Anyone pre-teen and above whose executive functioning challenges have resulted in a negative impact on their confidence, life skill acquisition, motivation, relationships, academic performance, and overall quality of life.

ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses can impact executive functioning.

The Real-Life Executive Functioning Workbook is not written specifically for any particular diagnosis.

Our Workbook includes 81 exercises across 11 executive function skill areas.

The Real-Life Executive Functioning Workbook is assessment-based. Each chapter begins with a pre-assessment for a specific skill area. Based on assessment answers, learners are guided to the exercises most appropriate to address the most pressing needs first.

While not required, we highly encourage families, friends and educators to take an active role in helping learners go through this workbook. There are a lot of exercises, and while the workbook is designed to help learners prioritize the ones most relevant to them, sometimes it will still feel hard... so that's where external support can be helpful.

While The Real-Life Executive Functioning Workbook does not meet the traditional definition of a curriculum (e.g. scope & sequence, national or state standards-based, concentrated on a specific field of study, etc.), it should be considered a valuable learning resource.

Not at this time.

No, all exercises can be completed in the fillable PDF download you'll receive after purchasing.

However, if printing is preferred, you are welcome to do so.

Please note that you are more than welcome to use our workbook with yourself until your heart's content.

If you plan to use the workbook with students, clients or those you support, you may share specific exercises from the workbook, but we kindly ask that you refrain from sharing the entire workbook or entire chapters herein.

Regarding the sharing with non-students, I must ask that you NOT share it with your friends, colleagues or other people. As well-intentioned as doing so may be, making copies of and sharing any paid product is considered stealing. We are a small company and the sales generated from this workbook enable us to fund many of the free resources found on our website dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals, families & professionals.

If you wish to purchase additional licenses for your organization or have any questions at all, please reach out to me directly at chris@lifeskillsadvocate.com and we can discuss bulk license discount options. Thank you!

Yes, please visit our purchase order FAQ page for more information.

Yes, if your school or organization would like to purchase a single or bulk licenses via purchase order, please fill out our form here and visit our purchase order FAQ page for more information.

If at any point you need assistance, please reach out to admin@lifeskillsadvocate.com.

Yes, this workbook can serve as a valuable starting point for developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). It provides insights into specific areas of executive functioning that may require attention. However, for a more comprehensive and robust IEP, it's advisable to also incorporate assessments or tools that have undergone scientific validation.

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