As people, we rely on our mental capabilities and cognitive skills to do things like regulate emotions and navigate our ...

Autistic youth and adults who participated in a coaching program saw improvements in their executive functioning and wellbeing, according to a new peer-reviewed study led by researchers at the ...

In an increasingly interconnected and fast world, the strategies that help individuals with ADHD face challenges related to ...

Executive function is one of the hottest areas in education research. But a new federal report suggests educators need better ways to measure the effectiveness of the plethora of interventions being ...

Early evidence links some Alzheimer’s Disease medications to small cognitive gains in children with autism and low IQ, ...

A new study found that processing speed regarding inhibitory control (the ability to suppress automatic or impulsive ...

Whether you have a diagnosed condition or just need help staying organized, strategies to improve executive functioning ...

Your brain’s executive functions are like the conductor behind the curtain. They can work so seamlessly that you don’t even notice them or understand exactly what they do. If something disrupts their ...

Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The “executive functions,” as they’re known, ...