Pre-Learning Self-Assessment

Think about the questions below before starting the module. If you are unable to answer these questions, we suggest that you begin by consulting LD@school’s introductory resources.

Click here to access the article Executive Functions and Learning Disabilities.

1. Name at least four executive functioning skills.
2. At what age do most students’ executive functions reach full maturity?
3. Describe how a learning disability in reading/writing/math may manifest itself in the classroom.
4. Describe the link between learning disabilities and difficulties with executive functions.
5. Name two school-related situations where a student would likely rely heavily upon their executive functioning skills.