Originally Posted by sallymom
I have always thought of EF as being an innate skill.

From my own anecdotal observations of my own DC (and until we have more studies of HG+ plus children), a natural strength in EF is innate. I would tend to agree, though, that it is probably something that also can be developed. In the case of the studies mentioned upthread, I do hope to see brain development kick in. In the meantime, though, I hope to help DD, in particular, develop her EF skills.

One trait on her side is extreme independence. She does NOT want me monitoring her homework completion, project planning, etc. To avoid that, I have seen her trying to get them done so that I am not checking on her. So that may hasten the process. wink