Executive Function Disorder in Children, Pasadena, CA
Executive functions in the brain, such as organization, problem‒solving, planning, and memorizing, are all things children struggle with at early ages. However, for some children, their executive functions seem to have trouble. Executive functioning deficits and executive function disorder can have a major impact on your child's development and mental health.
If your child is struggling with their executive function, you need a trainer who can help them overcome their condition. At Vital Brain Health, we can help you heal without the need for excessive medication or invasive procedures.
What is Executive Function Disorder in Children?
Executive function disorder is a condition where children have trouble with their executive functions. This can include things like forgetting important assignments, being unable to organize, and struggling to follow directions. Executive function disorder can often stem from other conditions such as attention‒deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder.
At Vital Brain Health, we are dedicated to helping your child excel with the help of our advanced therapies. We avoid unnecessary medications and procedures while still providing your child with safe and optimal care.
If your child is struggling with executive function disorder, schedule an appointment with Vital Brain Health today.
Common Risk Factors Associated With Executive Function Disorder
Understanding the risk factors associated with executive function disorder can help you identify the best medical trainer for your child. Identifying the possible cause can also help trainers identify the best support for your child's needs.
Executive function disorder is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
ADHD often affects a child's concentration and active memory, making them more forgetful and disorganized.
Low-functioning and high-functioning autism can impact a child's executive functions.
Depression can impact memory and organization, especially in children.
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can impact the brain in various ways, including triggering executive function disorder.
Learning Disabilities
Certain learning disabilities can impact a child's organization and memory.
What symptoms are associated with executive function disorder?
Symptoms of executive function disorder can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:
- Being easily distracted
- Difficulty focusing
- Daydreaming instead of paying attention
- Trouble motivating to start a task
- Forgetfulness
- Poor impulse control
- Difficulty explaining thoughts
What are the Support Options for Executive Function Disorder?
Vital Brain Health offers different types of support, each serving a different purpose. Some of the support options you may be recommended include:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback represents the evolution of brain optimization—a scientifically-validated method that harnesses your brain's natural neuroplasticity to improve mental function. At Vital Brain Health, we've pioneered what we call Neurofeedback 3.0, representing an integrated multi-modal training approach that combines the best elements from all available methods and technologies.
How does neurofeedback work?
Neurofeedback operates on the principle of operant conditioning combined with neuroplasticity—your brain's remarkable ability to reorganize and optimize itself throughout life. At Vital Brain Health, our Neurofeedback 3.0 protocols represent the most sophisticated application of this science—an integrated multi-modal approach that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technologies including AI-based analysis, machine learning algorithms, network connectivity analysis, and adaptive protocols that evolve based on your individual progress and response patterns.
Can neurofeedback help executive function disorders in children?
Yes, our neurofeedback helps neurons in your target brain rooms fire together in synchronized frequencies while you train. As these rooms get rewarded for tuning to the same channel through our visual feedback system, they trigger new nerve connections that grow during sleep, particularly during REM sleep. As you progress through your training, we make the feedback criteria more challenging so that neurons in your target areas create even stronger neuroplastic connections, allowing them to stay synchronized longer and better over time.
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