Free Executive Function Test for Parents of Teens
Answer a few quick questions about your student's last month. You'll see which skills are getting in the way, and what would help your student do more of it on their own.
Start the free test Free. No pressure. A self-check, not a diagnosis.What is an executive function test?
Executive function is the set of skills school assumes students already have: the planning, focus and follow-through skills behind getting work done. When those skills are still growing, a smart kid can know the material and still fall behind.
Planning
Breaking big projects into steps instead of starting the night before.
Organizing
Keeping the backpack, locker and online classes in order.
Getting started
Beginning homework without a daily battle.
Turning work in
Finishing the work and actually handing it in.
Time management
Knowing how long things take so evenings don't run late.
Asking for help
Emailing a teacher or speaking up when stuck.
Staying on top of grades
Catching problems before the portal does.
Family stress
How much of the week runs through you.
Is this the same as an executive function evaluation?
No. A self-check like this one is a starting point. A formal evaluation is done by a psychologist or another licensed professional, often with rating scales and tests given in person, and it can be part of an ADHD or learning evaluation. Speech-language and school professionals use both formal and informal approaches (ASHA).
| Free self-check (this page) | Formal evaluation | Executive function coaching | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does it | You, at home | A psychologist or licensed professional | A certified EF coach, with your student |
| What you get | Patterns and a next step | Scores, and a diagnosis if one fits | Skills and a system your student practices on real schoolwork |
| Time | About 2 minutes | Usually several hours | Weekly, over about 12 weeks |
| Diagnosis needed? | No | — | No |
When a smart kid is still struggling, it's rarely about effort. Somewhere in the skills, the system or the support, something isn't working yet. We figure it out together, and we build what's missing.
Sound like your house?
Tell me what school nights look like, and I'll show you what would change for your student.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a test for executive function?
Yes, of two kinds. Quick self-checks like this one show patterns at home. Formal evaluations by a psychologist use rating scales and in-person tests. Neither one alone builds the skills; practice does.
Can this test tell me if my child has ADHD?
No. It's a self-check, not a diagnosis. If you're wondering about ADHD, talk with your child's doctor. Many students with and without an ADHD diagnosis work on these same skills in coaching.
What ages is this test for?
Middle school, high school and college students. The questions are about schoolwork, so they fit best from about sixth grade up.
Can executive function skills get better?
Yes. They're skills, and skills grow with teaching and practice. Like strength at the gym, it takes reps week after week, not one pep talk.
What happens after I take the test?
You see your result right away and get your EF Snapshot by email. If you'd like to talk it through, book a free discovery call and we'll start from your answers. See how coaching works for teens and tweens or college students.
Can I use an FSA or HSA for coaching?
Coaching may be eligible with a letter from your child's doctor; check with your plan. Read more about using an FSA or HSA for coaching.
Let's talk about your student.
If this sounds like your student, I'd love to talk. The door is open.
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