Executive Skills Assessment

Based on "Smart but Scattered Teens" by Peg Dawson & Richard Guare

This assessment helps identify your executive functioning strengths and areas for growth. Complete all 33 questions honestly, and you'll receive a detailed report.

Instructions

Rate each item below based on how well it describes you, using this rating scale:

1Strongly disagree
2Disagree
3Tend to disagree
4Neutral
5Tend to agree
6Agree
7Strongly agree

Remember: Lower scores indicate strengths (areas where you function well), while higher scores indicate areas that may need more attention or support.

Student Information

Assessment Questions

1

I act on impulse.

2

I get in trouble for talking too much in class.

3

I say things without thinking.

4

I say, "I'll do it later" and then forget about it.

5

I forget homework assignments or forget to take home needed materials.

6

I lose or misplace belongings such as coats, gloves, sports equipment, etc.

7

I get annoyed when homework is too hard or confusing or takes too long to finish.

8

I have a short fuse—am easily frustrated.

9

I get upset when things don't go as planned.

10

If the first solution to a problem doesn't work, I have trouble thinking of a different one.

11

I get upset when I have to change plans or routines.

12

I have problems with open-ended homework assignments (e.g., deciding what to write about when given a creative writing assignment).

13

I have difficulty paying attention and am easily distracted.

14

I run out of steam before finishing homework or other tasks.

15

I have problems sticking with schoolwork or chores until they are done.

16

I put off homework or chores until the last minute.

17

I have difficulty setting aside fun activities in order to start homework.

18

I need to be reminded to start chores or homework.

19

I have trouble planning for big assignments (knowing what to do first, second, etc.).

20

I have difficulty setting priorities when I have a lot of things to do.

21

I become overwhelmed by long-term projects or big assignments.

22

My backpack and notebooks aren't organized.

23

My desk or workspace at home or school is a mess.

24

I have trouble keeping my bedroom or locker tidy.

25

I have a hard time estimating how long it takes to do something (such as homework).

26

I often don't finish homework at night and may rush to get it done in school before class.

27

I need a lot of time to get ready for things (e.g., appointments, school, changing classes).

28

I can't seem to save up money for a desired object—problems delaying gratification.

29

I don't see the point of earning good grades to achieve a long-term goal.

30

I prefer to live in the present.

31

I don't have very effective study strategies.

32

I tend not to check my work for mistakes even when the stakes are high.

33

I don't evaluate my performance and change tactics to increase success.

Your results will be calculated and emailed to mjackson@bcssaints.org