Executive Functioning Therapy
Foundation
The foundational skills required for impulse control, effective planning, and sustained focus are not inherent from birth; rather, they are capabilities that unfold and develop over time.
While our genetic makeup provides the blueprint for these skills, it is the early environments during infancy, childhood, and adolescence that leave a lasting imprint on their development.
We are born with the potential to nurture and enhance these capacities, and the experiences during these formative years play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of executive functioning skills.
What to expect
In the initial session, we engage with you, the parent or caregiver, to explore your concerns and observations regarding your child or teen. Subsequently, a tailored 10-week executive functioning program will be crafted to meet the specific needs of your child or teen.
The program involves weekly sessions over the course of 10 weeks, during which your child or teen will actively engage in activities designed to enhance executive functioning skills. At the program’s conclusion, a follow-up session will be scheduled with you, the parent, to discuss progress and outcomes.
Popular Misconceptions:
- Contrary to popular belief, learning to control impulses, pay attention, and retain information actively in one’s memory does not happen automatically as children mature, and young children who have problems with these skills will not necessarily outgrow them.
- Contrary to popular belief, young children who do not stay on task, lose control of their emotions, or are easily distracted are not “bad kids” who are being intentionally uncooperative and belligerent.
- Contrary to the theory that guides some early education programs that focus solely on teaching letters and numbers, explicit efforts to foster executive functioning have positive influences on instilling early literacy and numeracy skills.
"It seems as if he has no sense of time whatsoever. Then, when it's time to go he has not even started getting ready. I gave him a heads up just this morning!".
"It seems as if he has no sense of time whatsoever. Then, when it's time to go he has not even started getting ready. I gave him a heads up just this morning!".
Recommended for
The executive functioning skills therapy programme is specifically designed to address and enhance the crucial capacities comparable to an air traffic control system within the bustling complexity of the brain. These skills include:
Focus Enhancement: The programme aims to improve a child or teen’s ability to concentrate on tasks, fostering sharper focus in academic, social, and daily activities.
Information Manipulation: Through targeted activities, the therapy program works to enhance the capacity to manipulate and work with information effectively, aiding in cognitive tasks such as problem-solving and decision-making.
Distraction Filtering: Children and teens participating in the program will develop strategies to filter distractions, enabling them to maintain attention on essential tasks and minimize interruptions.
Adaptability to Change: The therapy focuses on fostering adaptability, helping individuals navigate changing circumstances with greater ease and flexibility.
Simultaneous Information Management: By strengthening the executive function skills, the program facilitates the management of multiple streams of information simultaneously, contributing to improved cognitive processing.
Informed Decision-Making: Participants will learn skills to make informed decisions based on available information, enhancing their ability to navigate various situations effectively.
Plan Correction: The therapy program assists in developing the capacity to revise plans when necessary, promoting flexibility and resilience in the face of challenges.
Impulse Control: A key aspect of the program is to help individuals resist impulsive actions triggered by frustration, contributing to improved emotional regulation.
This targeted therapy program recognizes the importance of building and refining these foundational executive functioning skills, especially during early childhood. By participating in the program, children and teens can expect improvements in various areas, including academic performance, social interactions, and the ability to engage in and sustain activities with their peers.
Contact us
To ensure the comfort of our dear clients we offer a 15min online consultation free of charge. It is our responsibility to assess your needs and the best alternative to support you.
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(+65) 80628465
contact@gmf-holisticminds.com
Singapore & London
(+65) 80628465
contact@gmf-holisticminds.com
Singapore & London