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Why do some people find

Executive Function Skills hard?

1. A different Brain Map:

Not all brains are the same. Some people

simply have a brain that is wired and works

differently – they were born this way. Along

with particular strengths, they may experience

difficulties in some 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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