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Being able to focus, hold, and work with information in mind, filter distractions, and switch gears is like having an air traffic control system at a busy airport to manage the arrivals and departures of dozens of planes on multiple runways.
Adele Diamond, PhD, University of British Columbia Philip David Zelazo, PhD, University of Minnesota "At their core, executive function life skills include brain processes that are essential for goal-directed problem solving.
Executive Function Learning Modules
Disinhibition
Dr. Amador, a psychiatrist with a brother who had Schizophrenia discusses Lack of Insight or Anosognosia in Schizophrenia, its impact and techniques to help a person who has decreased insight into their illness. The LEAP method involves strategies to help a person accept treatment.
Child development expert and researcher, Dr. Stephanie Carlson discusses the critical importance of Self Regulation and Executive Function in development