Prioritizing involves figuring out what tasks are most important to complete. Because some of us tend to pay attention to everything, we struggle to figure out what to pay attention to and we have trouble prioritizing. It often seems that everything is important all at once (and, sometimes it seems nothing is important). As a…
Category: Executive Functioning
Time and Task Management to Reduce Homework Hassles!
Try this homework routine based on Harvard Business School research with struggling and overwhelmed CEOs. Dr. Davenport has seen success using this process with students in Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Grapevine, and other cities throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
Use One Sheet of Paper to Live Your Life On Purpose
Use this simple planning tool to reach your goals and live your life according to your plan!
Learn New Ways to Be Successful
If you have completed “Student Success” or any other executive functioning training, you know that one part of the problem-solving process is to learn new ways to be successful. Here, I have listed some suggestions to help you search for new tools and techniques to help yourself. If you need more help, call 817.421.8780 to set up an appointment.
Executive Functioning Solutions
Our mission is to help improve the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with the ability to manage their time, energy, talents, and resources because of executive dysfunctions associated with ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Epilepsy, Learning Disorders, TBI, Turner Syndrome, and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
Try This Seven Step Routine for Homework Success
All kids do well when they have a set routine for homework and study time. Involve your child in establishing the routine so she takes “ownership” of the process. Consider sharing this routine as a starting point and then make adjustments that fit your child and your family. Drop the backpack in your study area Take…
Four Tools for Getting Your Child Organized for School
Unless his school has a specific system they use, help your child set up a notebook to organize all his papers. Consider including the following items in his notebook: A monthly calendar to record planned activities and project due dates. You can buy all sorts of calendars at office supply stores or you might want…
Executive Functioning for Educators
In this inservice for educators, Dr. Davenport answers these important questions: What are the Executive Functions and Why are They So Important to Education in the 21st Century? How can we teach these critical skills? How can public schools use Response to Intervention to support students struggling with these abilities? Call 817.421.8780 to learn more.
“Executive Functions” are not Parties for CEOs!
Executive functions are a set of abilities that help us manage our time, energy, talents, and resources in order to achieve our goals. These skills involve starting productive actions and stopping unproductive actions in order to achieve goals and stay connected socially. Here’s the good news: each of these abilities can be identified and improved through research-based cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Planners and Planner Alternatives for Adults Who Hate to Plan
Over the years Dr. Davenport has known many adults who struggle to use a standard store-bought planners and time management tools. Using a combination of the following tools, these adults and students are now experiencing success.