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Q&A: What Is Executive Function, and How Can Parents and Teachers Help Kids Focus?

Mad in America

Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child offers this definition of EF skills: “Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. A good starting point is the term “executive function.”

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“What to Expect After Your AuDHD Diagnosis”

ADDitude

My tendency to self-isolate. Take This Self-Test: Autism in Girls ] But thats just the tip of the iceberg. Youll Develop a New Interest: AuDHD Awareness and Advocacy One of the pleasant surprises of my post-diagnosis existence was the opportunity to hyperfixate on a good cause. The executive dysfunction that plagued me.

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How to Tell Your Child About Their Autism Diagnosis

Child Mind Intitute

When your child receives an autism spectrum diagnosis, you may wonder how it will affect their life and what support they might need. However, if youve decided to seek an autism evaluation for your child, you may already be noticing differences in their behavior or development. Bancroft explains.

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Could IPT Be a Treatment Option for Autism?

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

Can Interpersonal Psychotherapy prevent or treat depression among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Individuals on the autism spectrum often experience comorbid depression, social stress, and difficulties in relating to themselves and others.

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“Rising ADHD and Autism Rates Reflect Education — Not a Crisis”

ADDitude

At first glance, rising autism and ADHD diagnoses may seem like evidence of a true increase. But research points to three other drivers: changes in diagnostic criteria, greater awareness, and increased access to evaluations. It means that more of us are gaining access to self-understanding, accommodations, and community.

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