The 15-Minute Advocate

Podcast 25: Executive Functioning: Why Kids Struggle to Get Things Done


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When the problem isn't ability—it's the brain's management system.

Does your child forget assignments, lose papers, struggle with organization, or have difficulty getting started on tasks? In this episode of "The 15-Minute Advocate," we explain executive functioning, how it impacts school performance, and what parents should be asking for in an IEP or 504 Plan. Learn practical advocacy strategies and discover why intelligence and organization are not the same thing.

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The 15-Minute AdvocateBy Arlene Velleman, Special Education Advocate