Executive Functioning Milestones
Executive functioning includes our ability to pay attention and sequence multistep activities (such as our morning routine).
Children with neurodevelopmental diagnoses (i.e. autism spectrum disorder or ADHD) are often affected in their development in this area. This may create difficulties for the children in doing their everyday activities like school, self-care, and play.
Please see below for executive functioning developmental milestones. Remember that everyone goes through roughly the same steps, but at their own rate! We'll meet the child wherever they are right now to help them get to the next level: we use a play-based, intrinsically motivated approach at the just-right challenge.
Children with neurodevelopmental diagnoses (i.e. autism spectrum disorder or ADHD) are often affected in their development in this area. This may create difficulties for the children in doing their everyday activities like school, self-care, and play.
Please see below for executive functioning developmental milestones. Remember that everyone goes through roughly the same steps, but at their own rate! We'll meet the child wherever they are right now to help them get to the next level: we use a play-based, intrinsically motivated approach at the just-right challenge.
Age |
Sequencing Multistep Tasks: Developmental Milestones Source: CDC Milestones Tracker App |
1-2 Years |
Can follow simple 1 step instructions (e.g. “Give the cup to mum”). |
2-3 Years |
Can follow 2 part commands (e.g. “Go to your room and get your jacket”). |
3-4 Years |
Can follow 3 part instructions (e.g. “Point to the cat, dog and monkey”). |
Age |
Attention to A Single Game/Activity: Developmental Milestones Source: Knox Preschool Play Scale |
1.5-2 Years |
5 minutes |
2-3 Years |
5-10 minutes |
3-4 Years |
10 minutes |
4-5 Years |
10-15 minutes |
5-6 Years |
15+ minutes |
