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What is: Executive Function? (Part 3)
Inhibitory Control Read Part 1: Working MemoryRead Part 2: Cognitive Flexibility This month I am writing about a set of skills known as executive function. Executive function is a collection of brain processes that could be called the brain’s “management team.” These skills are: working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. These three things greatly … Continue reading What is: Executive Function? (Part 3)
What is: Executive Function? (Part 2)
Cognitive Flexibility Read Part 1: Working Memory This month I am writing about a set of skills known as executive function. Executive function is a collection of brain processes that could be called the brain’s “management team.” These skills are: working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. These three things greatly affect how a person … Continue reading What is: Executive Function? (Part 2)
What is: Executive Function? (Part 1)
Working Memory If you have ever considered the possibility that you or a child you know may have a learning disability, there is a very good chance that you have heard the term “executive function.” Poor executive function is a common sign of ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalcula, bipolar disorder, and dementia. People going through periods … Continue reading What is: Executive Function? (Part 1)
All My Stripes
Today's review is another children's book, written especially for autistic children. All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism By Shaina Rudolph & Danielle Royer, Illustrated by Jennifer ZivoinChildren's Fiction All My Stripes is about Zane the Zebra, who has a red, zig-zagy autism stripe on his forehead. One day, Zane comes home from … Continue reading All My Stripes
Inclusive Halloween
Yes, I know it's the first week of November, but I couldn't let the opportunity pass to blog about the wonderful party experience my kids and I had this week. https://www.instagram.com/p/CzCam6fPkDZ/ This year, my community threw its first-ever (and first-annual, I'm told) inclusive Halloween event. A large room in the community center was lined on … Continue reading Inclusive Halloween
Blue Pumpkins
It's T Minus 4 Days until Halloween. By now, I'm sure your community is lit up with jack-o-lanterns in almost every colour of the rainbow. Some of these colours are just for fun, but did you know that a few of the colours actually have special meanings? One of these special pumpkin colours is the … Continue reading Blue Pumpkins
Teal Pumpkins
Halloween is just two weeks away, so I have no doubt you've been seeing pumpkins in every store, and many doorsteps. You may also have noticed that, in addition to the traditional orange, you can also buy pumpkins in almost every colour of the rainbow. Some of these colours are just for fun, but did … Continue reading Teal Pumpkins
Ashley Lilley 