Clinically reviewed by Dr. Sheetal Rose Jose, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Last reviewed October 2026.
Mind Institute offers executive functioning assessments for children, teens and adults in Doha, Qatar, using the D-KEFS (Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System). Executive functions are the thinking skills that help us plan, organize, start and finish tasks, switch between activities and control impulses.
Assessments are carried out by DHP-licensed psychologists at our clinic in Ain Khaled, Doha.
What the D-KEFS measures
- Planning and organization
- Flexible thinking and switching between tasks
- Inhibition and impulse control
- Problem solving and reasoning
- Verbal and visual fluency
Other executive function tools
- BRIEF-2 (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, Second Edition)
- NEPSY for attention, executive functioning, language, memory and visuospatial skills in children aged 3 to 16
- Stroop Color and Word Test for attention, inhibition and cognitive flexibility
- TOVA and IVA-2 computer-based attention tests
When to consider an executive functioning assessment
- Difficulty getting started, staying organized or managing time
- Losing track of homework, deadlines or belongings
- Strong ability but inconsistent school or work performance
- Concerns related to ADHD, learning difficulties or brain injury
Related assessments
We also offer the WISC-V, the WIAT-4 and ADHD rating scales.
What you receive
You receive a detailed written report with scores, a clear explanation of the results, and practical recommendations for home and school, followed by a feedback session. We regularly assess students from American and British schools in Qatar.
Frequently asked questions
Mind Institute, Ain Khaled, Doha, offers executive functioning assessments using the D-KEFS, carried out by DHP-licensed psychologists.
The D-KEFS (Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System) is a set of standardized tests that measure planning, flexible thinking, problem solving, inhibition and other executive skills. It is used from age 8 through adulthood.
IQ tests such as the WISC-V measure reasoning and learning ability. Executive functioning is about how well a person organizes, plans, starts, shifts and controls their thinking to use that ability day to day.
It is helpful for children, teens and adults who have difficulty with organization, planning, starting tasks, managing time or controlling impulses, including those with ADHD, learning difficulties or autism.
Book an assessment
Call or WhatsApp +974 3337 7648, call our landline +974 4418 1968, email info@mindinstituteqatar.com, or request an appointment online. Not sure which assessment is right? Start with an intake appointment and our team will advise you.
Mind Institute, Building No. 72, Zone 56, Street 728, Wadi Lubara Street, Ain Khaled, Doha, Qatar. See all assessments at Mind Institute.