Executive Function Assessment Teen

Executive Function Assessment-Teen

Instructions: This assessment is designed to evaluate 12 executive functions. Answer each question based on how often the statement applies to you. Use the following scale:

1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Often 5 – Always

Response Inhibition-Impulse Control

1. speak or act without thinking about the consequences.
2. I blurt out answers before hearing the full question.
3. I have trouble stopping myself from doing things I know I shouldn’t.
4. I interrupt others while they are talking.
5. I make decisions quickly before thinking.

Working Memory

6. I forget homework assignments unless I write them down.
7. I struggle to follow multi-step instructions.
8. I have difficulty remembering important dates (tests, due dates, events)
9. I often forget where I put things like books, phone, or school supplies.
10. I forget what the teacher instructed when I start a task.

Emotional Control

11. I get upset easily when things don’t go my way.
12. I have trouble calming down after getting angry or frustrated.
13. My emotions sometimes get in the way of making good decisions.
14. I react strongly to small problems.
15. I have a hard time managing my emotions.

Task Initiation
16.. I put off starting homework until the last minute
17. I struggle to begin projects, even when I know I should start early.
18. I wait until someone reminds me to start my tasks.
19. I avoid doing difficult or boring tasks.
20. I have a hard time doing things when I am not motivated.

Planning & Prioritization

21. I have trouble figuring out the steps needed to complete school assignments.
22. I often feel overwhelmed by the number of things I need to do.
23. I don’t always know which homework assignments to complete first.
24. I forget to plan ahead for big projects or test.
25. I often run out of time to fully prepare for a test.

Organization

26. My backpack, desk, or room is usually messy.
27. I lose important papers or assignments.
28. I have trouble keeping track of my schedule.
29. I struggle to make and use to-do lists effectively.
30. I am often late because I can’t find what I need.

Time Management

31. often run out of time to finish homework or projects.
32. I have difficulty estimating how long tasks will take.
33. I am often late to school or other commitments.
34. I get distracted and don’t realize how much time has passed.
35. I have trouble managing my schedule.

 Goal-Directed Persistence

36. I give up on difficult schoolwork quickly.
37. I struggle to stay motivated on long-term projects.
38. I abandon activities before completing them.
39. I get discouraged when I don’t see quick results.
40. I have trouble breaking my tasks down into tasks.

Flexibility

41. I get frustrated when plans change suddenly.
42. I struggle when a teacher or coach changes expectations.
43. I have trouble switching from one activity to another.
44. I don’t like when my daily routine is disrupted.
45. I have a hard time adjusting to big transitions.

Metacognition (Self-Reflection)

46. I have trouble figuring out what I need to improve in school.
47. I don’t think about whether my study strategies are working.
48. I rarely reflect on mistakes to learn from them.
49. I don’t adjust my approach even when I know it’s not working.
50. I have difficulty thinking about what I am doing in real time.

 Sustained Attention

51. I get distracted easily in class.
52. I struggle to stay focused when doing homework.
53. My mind often wanders when I need to concentrate.
54. I have difficulty ignoring background noise.
55. I have trouble staying focused when I notice other thoughts or ideas.

Stress Management
56.I feel overwhelmed when I have too much to do.
57. I struggle to stay calm during tests or presentations.
58.I avoid difficult situations because they stress me out.
59. I shut down when I feel too much pressure.
60. I avoid people and situations that make me stressed.

Scoring & Interpretation: Lower scores indicate stronger executive function skills, while higher scores suggest areas for improvement. This assessment can be used to identify challenges and develop strategies for growth.