Executive Function

A+ Professional Development

by aplustutoring | Nov 14, 2019 | College, Educational Trends, Executive Function, Test Prep, Test Preparation, Tutoring

At A+ Test Prep and Tutoring, teamwork, professional development, and learning from one another are part of our company culture. Tutors at A+ attend professional development meetings in the fall and spring of each year. These meetings give tutors a unique opportunity...

Procrastination: What It Is and How to Handle It

by aplustutoring | Jun 14, 2018 | Executive Function, News, Study Techniques

In our latest video, we discuss procrastination and how best to handle it. Procrastinating is something that nearly all of us do. But for some students putting off tasks can lead to the feeling that even starting them is impossible, leading to unnecessary stress and...

What to Watch for: Some Symptoms of Executive Function Disorder (EFD)

by aplustutoring | Apr 3, 2018 | Executive Function

(Part two of this two-part series discusses possible signs of executive functioning issues.) In part one of this series, we compared and contrasted Executive Function Disorder (EFD) and ADD/ADHD. In part two, we would like to take a closer look at EFD. In an article...

Executive Function & ADD/ADHD – Part I

by aplustutoring | Mar 15, 2018 | Executive Function

(Part one of this two-part series examines the relationship between executive functioning issues and ADD or ADHD.) ADD, ADHD, EFD, IEP. If you are encountering all these acronyms for the first time, you might feel as if you are wading in alphabet soup. How are these...

Effective Executive Function Skills—Organization Tips for Busy Students (and Parents!)

by aplustutoring | Oct 18, 2017 | Executive Function

Several times during the run of the hit TV series Sherlock, the title character (Sherlock Holmes) uses a memory technique called a “mind palace” to call up information stored in his brain. TV plots being what they are, the attempt nearly always yields spectacular...

Can My Child Benefit From Executive Function Coaching?

by aplustutoring | Aug 7, 2017 | Executive Function

(Part 2 in our Executive Function series. Check out last week's EF article: The Importance of Developing Effective Executive Function Skills). According to the medical website WebMD, “problems with executive function can run in families. You may notice them when...