Executive Functions and Focus
Focus may be scattered or misdirected to less relevant thoughts or acts. Cognitive flexibility is needed to shift and direct focus.
Focus may be scattered or misdirected to less relevant thoughts or acts. Cognitive flexibility is needed to shift and direct focus.
| Write or dictate possible solutions for thoughts that may be interfering with directing focus to the task at hand | |
| Redirect focus to a task by engaging in physical activity with a set endpoint and then return to the task at hand |
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| Create a plan of action to follow | Examples: Complete 3 sentences, take a sip of water, complete 2 more sentences |
| Identify a primary purpose for focus | Example: Write the purpose in big letters as a cue to help stay on target |
| Determine awareness of where focus is directed and if needing to shift |