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Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   So what is causing someone’s executive functioning challenges? It is important to know for treatment purposes. We all have executive functions that can be impacted for various reasons. Identifying the cause will guide treatment. This is taken...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC ADHD is a neurodevelopment disorder. When we talk about ADHD, it isn’t just a disorder that lacks attention or has impulsive tendencies, there is so much that occurs behind the scenes with our executive functioning. It is a term that covers a variety of...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Just as anxiety can present as ADHD, so can depression. Why is this? Well, we all have executive functions and they can be impacted for various reasons. When someone is dealing with depression, executive functioning can be significantly impaired, leading...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can have a profound impact on a person’s executive functioning, the set of mental skills that help individuals plan, organize, and execute tasks effectively. When someone is dealing with anxiety,...

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...