How Executive Function Challenges Show Up in Adult Life
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How Executive Function Challenges Show Up in Adult Life

Many people especially those with ADHD or undiagnosed neurodivergence live with constant friction in daily life due to executive function (EF) challenges. And unlike the obvious signs we notice in children, in adults, these difficulties often wear more subtle disguises. A Quick Recap of Executive Functions Think of executive functions as your brain’s control centre….

What are executive functions and why do they matter for ADHD?
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What are executive functions and why do they matter for ADHD?

Executive functions are a set of mental skills that help us manage time, pay attention, switch focus, plan and organise, remember details, and regulate emotions. Like the conductor of an orchestra,  without executive functions, things get a little…chaotic. The main executive functions include: Working Memory Holding information in mind (like remembering your train time while…