Children who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities often also have issues with executive functions, which include things like impulse and emotional control, flexible thinking, working memory, self-monitoring, planning and prioritizing, task initiation, and organization. These issues can affect a child’s ability to complete homework, make decisions, organize projects, remain focused, and keep inappropriate responses at bay, which can create problems for the child at school, as well as at home. Certain cognitive exercises tailored to a child may help to improve executive functioning, and in turn decrease some learning difficulties, helping the child to gain confidence and perform better in school.