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Learning

Executive Function & Working Memory Difficulties

Difficulty planning, starting, organising, remembering instructions and monitoring task completion.

A specialist sitting with a child during an individual session in a bright therapy roomEducational information, not a diagnosis
Overview

Understand the picture without assuming a diagnosis

Difficulty planning, starting, organising, remembering instructions and monitoring task completion. The picture differs from one person to another, and no single sign can identify a condition or support need.

This page and the Parent Guide cannot confirm a condition. A qualified professional determines whether assessment is appropriate after direct review.

What parents may notice
  • Forgetting multi-step instructions
  • Difficulty starting or finishing tasks
  • Losing materials or organising time

How might it affect daily life?

The impact may appear in communication, learning, social participation or daily routines to different degrees.

Practical ideas for families
  1. 01

    Record specific examples of what you notice and when it happens.

  2. 02

    Use clear language, short steps and enough response time.

  3. 03

    Seek an appropriate assessment if the difficulty continues or affects daily life.

Services that may be relevant

The team confirms the starting point after direct assessment

Parent Guide

Do these observations feel familiar?

Choose what you notice and receive services to explore—without assuming your child has this condition.