EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION

OVERVIEW OF EDF
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
What are the executive functions and how does dysfunction affect the student's academic, social, and emotional functioning 

ENVIRONMENTAL CUES, SUPPORTS,
& STRATEGIES
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Visual cues, cognitive strategies, and other tips for dealing with disorganization or other types of executive dysfunction

TRANSITION TIME!
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
If they can't switch tasks quickly, has anyone ever actually taught them how?

TIME MANAGEMENT
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Some ideas for improving time management or time awareness
Versión española (PDF)

TOP 10 SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE A TEACHER WITH EDF
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
A tongue-in-cheek screening for EDF in teachers

HOMEWORK HASSLES (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Find out if homework is becoming a battleground.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEMS (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Screen for serious organizational problems.

CLASSROOM TIPS FOR DEALING WITH EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION (PDF File)

CLASSROOM TIPS FOR DEALING WITH ADHD (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Strategies for managing specific features of ADHD also address EDF

CREATING A USER-FRIENDLY CLASSROOM (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
The classroom environment is an essential part of the plan for students with EDF. Use this checklist in conjunction with the Classroom Tips file.

SELF-REGULATION THROUGH GOAL SETTING (PDF File)
Dale Schunk, 2001
An article from ERIC Digest

SELF-EVALUATION FORM
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Sample of a form that can be used with middle school or high school students to monitor themselves or assess themselves on organizational skills in school

SAMPLE DAILY GOAL CARD
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
For use with young children

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF STUDENT NOTES (PDF File)
Potts, 1993
Teaching students to take better notes

IMPROVING YOUR TEST-TAKING SKILLS (PDF File)
Boyd, 1988
A handout for students

MAKING THE A: HOW TO STUDY FOR TESTS (PDF File)
Loulou, 1995
A handout for students

FIVE HOMEWORK STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Warger, 2001
Practical tips 

HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH HOMEWORK (PDF File)
U.S. Dept. of Education, 2002
For elementary through middle school students. Can be given to parents.

SOME TIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Practical ideas to help with common problems

FOR YOUR REFERENCE SHELF
Books and videos on EDF-related topics

LINKS
Links to other web sites with information related to EDF