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Usha Patel, Neurocognitive Therapist and Director of Raviv Practice London shares her first-hand experience of working with children /adults and the latest research and upcoming events in her series of blog posts.
Why some children struggle to start tasks: understanding executive function difficulties
One of the most common concerns parents raise in my therapy practice is this: “My child knows what to do, but they just cannot start.”
This difficulty is often misunderstood as lack of motivation, avoidance, or defiance. The reality for many neurodivergent children is that this is not a matter of attitude; the problem lies much deeper. It is rooted in executive function and, more specifically, the working memory.