Why is it so hard to switch gears? Understanding cognitive flexibility

Christie Sloan

Published on: 29/08/2026

Why does stopping one activity and starting another often become such a battle? From screen time to homework, transitions can be tough. Learn how cognitive flexibility helps children switch gears and how simple supports can make those shifts easier.

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Why Your Child Can't "Just Get Started": Understanding Task Initiation

Christie Sloan

Published on: 31/07/2026

Homework battles aren't always about motivation or defiance. Learn how task initiation, an executive functioning skill, can make getting started feel overwhelming and discover practical ways to support your child.

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Is Your Child Always Disorganized? It Could Be Executive Functioning Challenges

Christie Sloan

Published on: 26/06/2026

Is your child constantly losing homework, forgetting assignments, or struggling to stay organized? Learn how executive functioning challenges, not laziness, may be the cause, and discover practical ways to better understand and support your child.

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Level 1 ASD

Christie Sloan

Published on: 01/06/2026

This post is an overview of ASD information, particularly level 1. It gives history, current thoughts, and prompts for future paradigm shifts needed.

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