Tag: 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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Change Your ADHD Brain. Play Chess.
Reasoning and logic aren’t a strength for people with ADHD. They need to catch up with their peers. Playing chess is a great way to do it. Fun too! The United States ranks 24th of 29 developed countries in critical thinking. Problem solving is a particular concern. This is a result of deficiencies in working…
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5 Tips to Improve Cognitive Function in College Students with ADHD
Any idea as to why our college kids with ADHD are spaced out? It might be limited cognitive functioning. Cognitive functioning is a thought process that should not reduce mental abilities. Multiple mental abilities such as thinking, learning and attention should be automatic. These are not strengths for college students with ADHD. Challenges Organizing Decision-making…
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ADHD and Critical Thinking: Can skills improve?
People with ADHD and thinking skills? It’s tough… how about critical thinking? It’s tough, but there are strategies. Critical thinking uses working memory to think and solve problems. It requires learners to recall previous information, training the brain during the process. It recognizes the changes as a result of greater demands. The United States ranks…
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Autism & ADHD: A match made in heaven?
50% of people with Autism also have ADHD. They are both a disorder of self-regulation and executive functioning. Social development is a stressor that interferes with both. Care must be taken to address both. Traveling on the WayBack Machine… “Hello Doug. My name is Miss Edie.” Nothing. “Hi. What’s your name?” Nothing. “What’s your favorite…