Similarities and Differences of ADHD and Executive Dysfunction

There has been an uptick in the number of children and adults diagnosed with ADHD over the past few years due to heightened cognizance about the lack of skills and prevalent symptoms that define the diagnosis. One critical foundational skill area that can be lacking in ADHD-diagnosed learners is that of executive function (EF)—the set of cognitive skills that give us the ability to set goals, plan, and generally get things done. Individuals experiencing difficulty with executive function find it hard to sustain attention, follow multiple-step directions, regulate emotions and initiate tasks.

There is a very strong correlation between ADHD and executive dysfunction—a brain’s inability to control thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Although executive dysfunction is common with conditions like ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia, it can also stand alone without other accompanying learning differences or diagnoses as well. Parents and educators alike are increasingly interested in the early detection of EF weaknesses, and the age-appropriate strategies that can be leveraged to strengthen EF skills in their learners.

In this webinar, we compare and contrast ADHD and executive function and discuss how you can strengthen EF skills with or without a diagnosis.

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