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Executive Functions Are Brain's Conductor
- Executive functions are the brain's management system acting like a symphony conductor coordinating cognitive processes.
- These functions include organizing, prioritizing, focusing, shifting attention, and managing working memory dynamically.
ADHD Focus Varies by Interest
- People with ADHD can focus deeply on tasks they find interesting despite struggling with most other tasks.
- This contrast in attention is a hallmark mystery of ADHD showing variable executive function engagement.
Effort Regulation Challenges in ADHD
- Sustaining effort over longer tasks is especially challenging for people with ADHD.
- They often switch between rushing to finish or procrastinating until tasks become emergencies.