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Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC I wanted to end my series of ADHD blogs with a very important conversation starter.  How many of you have heard these statements?   “I don’t believe in ADHD” “Everyone has ADHD” “I am forgetful too” “I can’t focus” There will be times when you can’t...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Task Initiation, another Executive Function. Task initiation refers to the process of starting a task. It involves identifying the task, setting goals or objectives, and determining the necessary steps or actions to be taken to...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Goal-Directed Persistence, another Executive Function. Goal-directed persistence refers to the ability to stay focused on a task or goal despite distractions or obstacles. It is an important executive function that allows...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Planning and Prioritizing, another Executive Function. The ability to: -Create a plan to reach a goal -Complete small tasks that lead to the overall goal -Make decisions about what should be focused on at that moment People with...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Metacognition, another Executive Function. Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes – To stand back and evaluate oneself in a situation. This plays an important role in individuals...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Flexibility, another Executive Function. Flexibility is an important skill for individuals with ADHD to develop and practice – Flexibility, in the context of ADHD, refers to the ability to adapt to changes, switch tasks, and...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Emotional Control, another Executive Function. Emotional regulation is the ability to respond to situations in a manner that is socially appropriate and flexible, as well as being able to delay reactions as needed. To manage...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC ADHD symptoms can significantly impact time management, especially due to time blindness, the lack of time perception. Some difficulties that people with ADHD may experience include: * estimating how much time is passing * predicting how long various...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Let’s talk about Organization, another Executive Function. People with ADHD have trouble organizing things. They have trouble organizing their thoughts, time, tasks, etc. Research suggests that people with ADHD have abnormal activity and...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Last week we discussed Working Memory.  Now let’s talk about Sustained Attention, another Executive Function.   Sustained attention, also known as focused attention, is the ability to concentrate on a task over a prolonged period of...