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Why do some people find

Executive Function Skills hard?

1. A different Brain Map:

Some people simply have a brain that is wired

and works differently – they were born this

way. Along with great strengths, they

commonly experience difficulties in areas of

the Executive Function Skills.

2. Not enough positive, enriching

experiences:

Some children have not had the experiences

we need to build strong brain circuitry. They

have not been given so much time to play,

talk and learn with adults and other children.

3. A lack of positive early attachments:

Feeling loved and cared for helps to build

brain circuitry. Some babies do not get the

close bond they need with an adult. This

stops their brain from building so well.

4. Bad (Adverse Childhood) Experiences

& trauma,

Some children are suffering from toxic stress.

Under stress, the brain shuts off areas of the

brain in charge of these important Executive

Function Skills.

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