30 09, 2020

Procrastination: A Fault Or A Strategy?

By |2020-09-29T23:55:08+00:00September 30th, 2020|

Let’s admit it. We all procrastinate. Sometimes we put things off because we just don’t want to do them. Other times we have too much to do, so we avoid doing any of it.  Procrastination in and of itself is not the problem. In fact, it could be our brains’ way of saying, “Whoa, put the brakes on here. You are doing too much”. But, for individuals with ADHD or executive function challenges, procrastination can become pervasive. In fact, procrastination is extreme for those with ADHD and executive function deficits. This behavior of putting things off is related to our ability to [...]

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23 03, 2019

What Is The Difference Between ADHD and Executive Function Deficits?

By |2020-02-23T16:43:13+00:00March 23rd, 2019|

As an ADHD and Executive Function coach, I am often asked to explain the difference between ADHD and executive function deficits. It is important to note that ADHD, which stands for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, is a defined disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5thEdition (“DSM-5). The DSM-5 is used by health care practitioners to diagnose a variety of mental disorders. The DSM-5 provides a list of symptoms and criteria that practitioners can use to provide an accurate diagnosis and to determine the appropriate treatment. Although problems with executive function are often termed as Executive Function Disorder, it [...]

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