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The Superpowers of ADHD: A Psychologist's Perspective
Editor's note: This week our guest blogger is Dr. Janna Koretz, a psychologist in MA, who shares with us her positive outlook on children with ADHD. (Please read her full bio below.) “You’re saying that this kid — my kid — has a superpower?” I sure am. Your child may have been diagnosed with ADHD, but there’s another side to this diagnosis that can be great news, espe...
What are Executive Function skills?
Executive Function Skills are a set of cognitive skills that help individuals plan ahead, stay organized, regulate thoughts and behaviors, stay focused, and achieve their goals. Each of these skills can be taught, learned, and applied at any stage of life.
- Time Management
- Maintained Focus
- Task Initiation
- Stress Management
- Organization
- Prioritization