Beyond To-Do Lists: Executive Function from an Affirming Perspective
If you feel invalidated when told to rely on lists and rewards to do things, it’s important to understand executive functions. Executive functioning is the brain’s ability to complete tasks. This complex process can be disrupted by factors such as a dysregulated sensory system or an environment that lacks a sense of safety. In this session, we will look into the various aspects of executive function and provide strategies and accommodations that can help you address any differences in executive functioning. By adapting and modifying barriers to meet specific needs, differences in executive functioning can become more manageable.