The 8 Pillars of Executive Brain

Overview of eight pillars of executive brain
  
A. Working Memory – the foundation of making associative connections. Fuels processing speed, enabling fluency of thought and communication. Single most important executive function – greatest impact on efficiency of all other executive functions.
B. Initiation – the ability to get started on things. Useful lens for understanding such challenges as poor follow-through on homework, procrastination, and related problems with time management.
   
C. Sustained Attention – key executive control deficit associated with ADHD. Explanation of how attention is related to brain’s ability to inhibit distraction, and what psychostimulant medication does to enhance attentional capability.
D. Flexibility – the ability to shift focus as needed, as well as understanding “rule” changes such as applying different work habits, communication styles, etc. according to specific situations.
E. Self-Monitoring – the critical ability to see oneself with an adequate degree of objectivity and analysis. Enables a child to adapt their behavior in accordance with social cues. Facilitate social connection and meaningful understanding of oneself.
F. Emotional Control – keeping emotional reactions in proportion to events. The essence of self-regulation and the skills that are so important to transitioning to school and coping with frustration and stress.
G. Organization – at the core of efficiency. Enables a child to maximize output and keep up with presentation of new information.
H. Planning – assist goal-directed thinking by helping a person sequence a series of steps to bring about a specific result.  Makes a significant contribution to time awareness.
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