eXECUTIVE function skills (efs)
We all have strengths and areas for development
In the initial coaching sessions, we explore what yours are and how to use strengths to bolster weaknesses.
THE COMMON DOMINATOR IN NEURODIVERSITY
Neurodivergent brains have high frequencies of unregulated signals and so this is why we see executive dysfunction people working with ASC, ADHD and other differences.
Executive Functions skills (EFS) are neurological process in the prefrontal cortex of the brain and enable us to choose which task to do first and judge how long it might take us; gather everything we need to do it; start and continue until it is finished, regulate emotions and resist distractions.
The human brain develops from the back to the front, reaching maturity at around 25 years old; this doesn’t mean young people don’t have EFS, it just means that the signals moving through the brain can be slower- this is why we see more EFS areas for development in younger people.
It's also important to understand that EFS need to be taught, they are not innate .
Through the neurological processes of myelination and neural pruning, around 60 iterations of an action creates a habit.
In coaching, we work together to refine specific goals and create personalised strategies.
Regular sessions help maintain the input of these strategies, recognise small wins and celebrate progress.