Mind Matters

On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris and Carrie Bonnett discuss the intricacies of executive functioning, its significance in academic and life success, and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. They explore strategies for improving executive functioning skills, the importance of emotional regulation, and the need for educators to understand and support students struggling with these skills. Emily and Carrie also talk about the importance of motivation, making invisible tasks visible, and the journey of learning and adapting strategies to enhance executive functioning. That’s all on episode 244! Takeaways Executive functioning skills are crucial for getting important tasks done. Many people struggle with executive functioning, especially neurodivergent individuals. Teaching executive functioning involves education and strategy development. Motivation often comes after starting a task, not before. Chunking tasks into smaller steps can reduce overwhelm. Making the invisible visible he