ADHD Experts Podcast 393- "I Didn’t Mean It!" How ADHD Affects Communication — and Strategies to Improve It
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Mar 29, 2022 AI Snips
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ADHD and Executive Function
- ADHD is fundamentally an executive function disorder, not solely an attention deficit issue.
- Executive functions are self-management skills, impacting information processing and emotional regulation.
ADHD Symptoms and Communication
- Many ADHD symptoms directly affect conversations, like interrupting, impulsivity, and distractibility.
- These communication challenges can lead to misunderstandings in various social interactions.
Supporting Executive Function Development
- Consider a child's executive function skills as potentially delayed by one-third compared to their peers.
- Adjust communication accordingly, similar to how you'd approach a child with a motor delay.