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People Struggle To Explain ADHD
- Christine shares that many people get tongue-tied when asked to define ADHD after disclosure.
- She frames this episode to give listeners a succinct explanation they can use.
ADHD Is About Self-Regulation
- ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs self-regulation of attention and emotion.
- The label 'attention deficit' is misleading because regulation across domains is affected.
Executive Functions Make You The 'Boss'
- Executive functions are the cognitive skills that let you 'be in charge of you.'
- ADHD impairs these executive functions, which explains struggles with goal-directed behavior.