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199 Understanding Executive Functions - Problem Solving

I Have ADHD Podcast

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ADHD - What Are Executive Functions?

ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation and executive functions are the skills that allow us to regulate ourselves. For an adult with ADHD, it's really important for you to know that these executive function skills are impaired. They never developed properly in your childhood and adolescence. And so if you feel like you don't really act like an adult, or simple tasks are hard for you, ask yourself: Why am I the one that can't get it together?

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