What is executive functioning therapy?

Executive Functioning Therapy provide tailored strategies to improve cognitive skills like organization, time management, planning, focus, and emotional regulation. It is a personalized approach for children and teen to manage daily life, school, or work, often utilizing skill-building exercises and environmental modifications.

 

Why might my child need executive functioning therapy?

Speech sound difficulties:

  • It's hard for others to understand them

  • Struggles with certain sounds or sound patterns

Language difficulties:

  • Has trouble understanding what others say

  • Difficulty following directions

  • Struggles to use correct grammar

  • Has trouble forming full sentences

  • Uses fewer words or less advanced vocabulary than peers their age

  • Leaves out words in sentences

  • Difficulty with verb tenses (e.g., using past or future tense)

  • Challenges with early literacy skills like rhyming, identifying sounds in words, and counting syllables

Fluency difficulties:

  • Repeats sounds or words

  • Holds out sounds for a long time

  • Gets “stuck” trying to say a word

Executive functioning difficulties:

  • Trouble with time management and staying organized

  • Difficulty paying attention or switching tasks

  • Struggles with managing emotions, solving problems, or expressing thoughts clearly

Social communication differences:

  • Different conversation skills

  • Challenges making or keeping friends

  • Trouble understanding humor or sarcasm

  • Needs support in advocating for themselves

 

What can I expect in executive functioning or social communication therapy?

Therapy sessions are tailored to your child’s specific needs and goals, which are developed in collaboration with the child and caregivers. Sessions use fun, engaging activities that match your child’s interests. They may also include caregiver coaching to help carry over skills at home and school.

 

How much does a therapy session cost?

The initial evaluation appointment is a flat fee of $300 (60-90 minutes). Follow up therapy sessions are $180 (45 minutes).

 

What should I do if I am interested in therapy?

Please Contact us for a free consultation to see how we can support your family's needs. We want to ensure that our services are the best fit for you and your family, and we're here to answer any questions you may have.