Executive Functioning in ADHD: A Detailed Look at Unique Challenges S2E27 #62

Our hosts explore how executive functioning challenges manifest in children with ADHD and practical strategies to support them. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for fostering growth, self-awareness, and resilience in children with ADHD, showing that progress is possible with patience, structure, and empathy.

Resources: 

Cleveland Clinic Executive Function: What It Is, How To Improve & Types

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/executive-function

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 – Introduction

00:51 – The ADHD Executive Functioning Framework

02:03 – ADHD vs. Neurotypical Development

03:39 – Storytelling: Inhibition and Defiance

06:45 – Managing Impulsivity and Digital Temptations

09:25 – Long-term Goals and the Scaffolding Method

12:44 – Real-World Success: Visual Cues & Self-Advocacy

18:35 – Final Encouragement: Hope for the Future