Category: Executive Functioning
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Bullet Journaling: The Answer to ADHD and Autism Organization Challenges
Bullet journals help both problem-solving and memory. They’re a journal/planner hybrid dubbed “the analog system for the digital age.” Here’s how to make them a positive part of your life with ADHD and Autism.
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Why Should I Take my Medication?
Many people living with Autism and ADHD require medication to function. Without it, they can’t regulate their behavior and emotions.
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Trouble Focusing? Try Keeping Your Hands Busy!
Many symptoms between ADHD and Autism overlap. One major symptom is being unable to pay attention and sit still. For many, it’s very painful to pay attention and sit still, unless they can keep their hands busy. There are many fidget toys available but for some, fidget toys don’t work. Some people need…
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College Students with ADHD and Autism: 10 Tips for Online Final Exams
College students with ADHD and Autism face specific challenges in online learning. Check out these 10 strategies for success.
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Is It Defiance Or Is It Executive Dysfunction?
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Bullet Journals, Autism, and ADHD, Oh My!
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ADHD Time Management Techniques for College Success
Missed deadlines? Poor quality of work and assignments? Inequality at school? Poor time management is the key. Don’t give up. Here are 10 tips to turn things around. Going to college is challenging, especially for people with ADHD. Unstructured time is great. Well, as time passs they’re less likely to notice that unscheduled time is…
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ADHD and Executive Functioning…What a Mess!
Hyperactivity and impulsivity? The inability to stay on task? They form a pattern of chronic difficulties in executing daily dask. Executive functioning is a cognitive management system of the human brain. They are very specific, divided into more distinct skills that typically develop during childhood and adolescence. Executive function can be divided into two groups.…
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What is Executive Functioning? Organizing, getting things done. Here are strategies.
Executive functioning abilities (cognitive processing) are mental skills to get things done. They help people organize and act upon information. These abilities are often a struggle for teens and young adults with ADHD. Planning Remembering things Paying attention Allowing someone to juggle multiple tasks These challenges become obstacles in completing tasks both in and outside…