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ADHD Experts Podcast
14- Teens with ADHD: How to Sharpen Executive Function Skills and Help Them Succeed
Jul 25, 2013
Peg Dawson, co-author of Smart But Scattered, shares strategies for strengthening executive skills in teens with ADHD, including organization, habit formation, teaching strategies, and managing anxiety. She also offers tips for preparing teens for college and managing time and distractions.
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- Teenagers with ADHD may have lagging executive skills compared to their peers, which can impact their school success.
- Adolescents experience intense emotions and arousal, which can affect their decision-making and rational thinking.
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Executive skills are crucial for school success
Executive skills, located in the frontal lobes of the brain, are essential for executing tasks. These brain-based skills take 25 years to fully develop, making it important to recognize that teenagers, especially those with ADHD, may have lagging executive skills compared to their peers.
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