Cognitive Regulation
Cognitive regulation is the ability to control one's thoughts and actions in a self-directed manner to achieve goals or engage in activities. An individual's capacity to regulate their cognition is often linked to their executive function skills.
1. What is Executive Function?
Executive function encompasses a set of cognitive skills that help us plan, organise, prioritise, and execute tasks. Here are some examples:
2. Difficulties in Cognitive Regulation
Some individuals, such as neurodivergent individuals, may experience difficulties with cognitive regulation and executive function.
Examples of these situations include:
- Finding maintaining attention for extended periods difficult (e.g. focus during classes)
- Getting distracted when completing tasks (e.g. using phone extensively when completing assignments)
- Forgetting personal belongings
- Remembering only the last instruction when given multi-step instructions
- Interjecting when someone is speaking
3. Strategies to Support Cognitive Regulation
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