What are Executive Functions?
Our program is designed to help you develop and implement essential executive function skills needed to reach your personal goals.
Executive functions are abilities that direct the completion of everyday tasks, such as
Self-control and regulation of thoughts, emotions, behavior
Attention: Focusing, maintaining, and shifting
Organization: Creating & using systems to keep track of belongings & information
Planning: Thinking about what is needed before beginning. Creating & tracking steps to completion
Initiation: Starting action with no procrastination, even when it is a less-desired task
Time management: Estimating time, prioritizing tasks, using time wisely, and completing tasks on time.
Perseverance: Working through challenges, having stress tolerance.
Flexibility: Coping with change, ability to see multiple perspectives while problem-solving.
Working memory: Keeping information in our heads while we use it.
Metacognition: Thinking about our thinking - considering what we know & don't know as we learn, knowing how we learn best
How we work
Our therapeutic team at CAAPABLE works closely with our coaching team at Follow Through on You to not only build the skills you need but apply them at school/work, home, and in the community.
Therapy with
CAApable
coaching with
Follow Through
on you
support to
achieve success
Build insight, foundational skills, and strengthen emotional/cognitive regulation
Practice and use executive function skills, effective social communication, and independent living skills at home, work, and/or school.
Personalized assistance from therapeutic and coaching teams working together with you to meet your goals