Understanding Executive Dysfunction in ADHD

Executive dysfunction refers to the cognitive processes needed to achieve long-term goals, significantly impacted in individuals with ADHD. This dysfunction disrupts the ability to hold information, delay gratification, and manage tasks effectively, leading to impulsivity and distraction. Rather than simply being labeled as laziness, this condition highlights the difficulties in inhibition and self-regulation faced by those with ADHD. Understanding this dynamic sheds light on the challenges encountered when trying to achieve future goals and the immediate gratification often preferred by individuals with this condition.