Posts Tagged by Executive Function
Executive Function and ADHD
| October 8, 2009 | Posted by Brenda under ADD |
Executive function is a term you often hear in relation to ADHD, but what does it mean? Executive function is defined in the Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders as “…a set of cognitive abilities that control and regulate other abilities and behaviors.” So that’s perfectly clear, right? OK, so here’s what it means – executive function…
The Natural ADHD Diet
| December 19, 2008 | Posted by Brenda under Featured |
For years, I’ve had parents ask me about treating the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder without prescription medications. I’ve always told them that a combination of prescription medication and coaching is considered the best method of treating ADD . Still, I know that some parents or people with AD/HD don’t want to use prescription drugs…
AD/HD and Executive Function
| March 31, 2008 | Posted by Brenda under ADD, Life Skills, School |
Sometimes, when a child (or adult) is diagnosed for Attention Deficit Disorder, the report will mention that the individual has Executive Function deficits. Or, more commonly, the parent notices that while their child is extremely bright (genius IQ in some instances), they still struggle with school and make poor grades. In many of these cases,…
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