ADHD

Understanding Executive Function: A Guide for Parents

By Foundations Therapy Service / 05/13/2026

Executive function is often described as the “air traffic control system” of the brain. Just as an airport needs a system to manage arrivals and departures on multiple runways, a child’s brain needs executive function skills to manage information, focus on tasks, and filter distractions. For many children, particularly those seen in occupational therapy, these…