What is Executive Function? | Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical Brains

Discover what executive function and executive dysfunction is, and who executive dysfunction affects. (Hint: It’s about Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical.)

What is executive function? It’s a cognitive process that has absolutely NOTHING to do with intellectual ability and, when dysfunctional, can result in procrastination, anxiety, depression, the appearance of “laziness,” and other mental health problems. You’re NOT lazy. If you have executive dysfunction adhd, executive dysfunction autism, or neurodivergent executive dysfunction, you’re just neurospicy. There’s NOTHING wrong with you. It’s time to work with your brain instead of against it. 💖

00:00 Start
00:33 What is Executive Function / Executive Dysfunction?
03:06 Time Management
03:18 Behavioral Initiation
04:13 Prioritization and Planning
04:51 Tangent about meeting your needs and caring for yourself
06:06 Organization
06:20 Response Inhibition
06:44 Working Memory
10:07 Sustained Attention
10:18 Metacognition
12:02 Goal Directed Persistence
12:13 Flexibility
12:32 Emotional Self Control
16:54 Who struggles with Executive Dysfunction?
18:34 Who am I to be talking about Executive Dysfunction?

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*[1] Regan, Theresa . Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults 2nd Edition: Updated in 2021 with New Insights for Improving Diagnosis and Quality of Life (The Understanding Autism Series) (Ch. 4). IndieGo Publishing LLC. Kindle Edition. https://amzn.to/3cTNHEC

[2] How To ADHD, “What is Executive Function and Why Do We Need it?”    • What is Executive Function and Why Do...  

[3] Child Mind Institute, “ADHD and Executive Function - Dr. Russell Barkley”    • ADHD and Executive Function - Dr. Rus...  

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