ADHD and Executive Function - Dr. Russell Barkley - YouTube

Thank you, Dr. Barkley!

Center for the Developing Child Harvard University: Executive Function

The studies report that "a range of tests measuring different forms of executive function skills indicate that they begin to develop shortly after birth, with ages 3 to 5 providing an important window of opportunity for dramatic growth in these skills. Growth continues throughout adolescence and early adulthood; proficiency begins to decline later in life." Some questions to consider: What are executive function and self-regulation skills? Why are they so important? How and when do they develop? What role do parents and adults play?

Myths About Executive Functioning Issues- National Center for Learning Disabilities

5 myths examined.

Executive function: A new lens for viewing your child

Frustrated and confused by your child's challenges with focus and effort? Author Kristin Stanberry offers parents information about learning and the role of executive functioning. A clear and concise explanation.

The Teen Brain | Harvard Magazine

“The teenage brain is not just an adult brain with fewer miles on it,” says Frances E. Jensen, a professor of neurology. “It’s a paradoxical time of development. These are people with very sharp brains, but they’re not quite sure what to do with them.”