ADHD isn't just about being distracted.
It can mean hearing every background sound at once. Losing track of time. Switching between thoughts faster than you can act on them. Forgetting information moments after hearing it.
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ADHD Summer Tip:
Don't schedule the event first. Schedule the recovery first.
Summer often means more:
☀️ More invitations
☀️ More noise
☀️ More decisions
☀️ More disruptions to routine
Before saying yes, ask:
"When will I recharge?"
The event may last 3 hours.
The recovery may take a day.
That's not weakness.
That's information.
Rest isn't the reward for surviving your schedule.
It's what makes your schedule sustainable.
What's your favorite way to recharge after a busy social event?
🔗 ADHD Summer Toolkit:
swiftlyfecoaching.com/toolki…
Difficulty is data, not identity.
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#Executivefunction challenges in #autism don’t fade with age — they persist into young adulthood and shape #mentalhealth outcomes.
In this episode of #MindtheKids, Prof. Lauren Kenworthy shares insights from a major longitudinal study spanning ages 2–25. bit.ly/4uSYMsz
Telling your child “no” doesn’t always mean saying that word! Here are some other ways to say "no" to your toddler and support good behaviors and choices. This can help develop #executivefunction and other critical thinking skills. Learn more: pathways.org/alternatives-to…
Behavioral Tactics: The Art of Set-Shifting.
In behavioral science, this is the ability to consciously disengage from a disrupted strategy and seamlessly transition to a brand-new operational framework.
#CognitiveAgility#SetShifting#NeuroLeadership#ExecutiveFunction
Of COURSE my cat has a cognitive enrichment puzzle box for finding treats! #executivefunction Three days and she's got it all figured out. (It's Not What You Feed Her but How!)