by Teresa Currivan, LMFT, Parent Coach

Of all the quirky behaviors that 2e and gifted children have, the most exasperating for parents and teachers to deal with relate to executive functioning. Executive functioning is the ability to organize, plan, understand time, and basically fit your world into a linear sequence. It’s hard to not feel judgmental when your child has lost his jacket for the 4th time, and it’s still the beginning of winter! Additionally, most of us were reprimanded for such behavior when we were young. We all know that our anger only shames a child who simply cannot remember his jacket, even if he tries, and cares very deeply about how his behavior is perceived. ©Teresa Currivan 2020

You can find more information on executive functioning in my book, My Differently Tuned-In Child, The Right Place for Strength Based Solutions. In the chapter on executive functioning challenges, I inform the reader of the possible developmental milestones that are happening in your child in regards to executive functioning improvements. This gives you a chance to try new challenges at certain times in your child’s life. I encourage you to take a look at my book, as I explain other possible overlapping issues that may also be at play.

 

Click here to purchase My Differently Tuned-In Child on Amazon.com. Available in paperback and Kindle.

 

 

Do you need help finding solutions for your child? Teresa offers free 20-minute phone consultations. Contact her at TeresaCurrivan@gmail.com or fill out this form to schedule a time. She looks forward to talking!