Learn Smarter Podcast 356: The Silent Executive Functioning Problem (Executive Functioning Series)
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Apr 15, 2025 The discussion delves into the vital connection between executive functioning skills and social interactions. It highlights how these skills influence friendships and emotional regulation, especially for learners in middle and high school. The hosts explore the challenges students face in managing social situations, emphasizing the importance of understanding these hurdles for educators and parents. They also examine the long-term effects on networking and communication in adulthood, advocating for empathy towards those struggling with these skills.
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Executive Functioning's Hidden Social Impact
- Executive functioning challenges silently affect social skills like friendships and conversations.
- These struggles often go unnoticed compared to visible issues like messy rooms or incomplete homework.
Social Opportunity Costs Explained
- Weak executive functioning causes missed social opportunities and planning mishaps.
- This leads to social faux pas and lost chances, impacting relationships across ages.
Improve Social Participation
- Pay attention to social cues and actively participate in conversations.
- Do not assume poor social behavior is intentional; consider underlying executive functioning struggles.