High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.

Secondary analysis of RCT highlights "potential value of involving parents in early interv ...

Imagine a movie character’s day going exactly as she planned: her organization systems make her space pristine, she’s on time or early for everything, her focus rivals an Olympian’s, and she adheres ...

Encouraging multilingualism at home could benefit kids with autism spectrum disorders, the researchers conclude, and could even provide a “natural intervention” for some types of executive function.

Individuals who struggle to complete tasks (at home, school, or the workplace) may not have a problem with executive function ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Mental Wellness for Adolescents and Adults. Executive functioning skills are your child’s mental control center, ...

Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on, according to a new study. Researchers found that increased use of screen time during ...

Executive function — the term for critical mental skills like organization, focus, time management and emotional regulation — help all of us navigate our daily lives. People with ADHD are much more ...

Study Suggests Link , Between Eating Habits , and Reduced Cognitive Function. CNN reports that a new study has revealed a ...