This is the reason that autism executive function is causing you stress every day!
So when we think about executive function and autism it really should be thought of as executive disfunction as it is a struggle for people on the autism spectrum.
There are 7 executive function skills that people typically develop over time from being a child.
However these skills are difficult for people on the spectrum to develop and maintain.
I have outlined all 7 and how they impact autism below.
1.Adaptable Thinking
This is the ability to change and adapt at a moment of sudden change. Now autistic people love to problem solve, but unexpected change can cause huge issues and potential meltdowns.
2.Planning
The ability to think future and plan accordingly. This is super difficult for most people on the autism spectrum due to an issue with short term memory difficulties.
3.Self-Monitoring
The ability to self monitor how well or bad you are doing a task or topic. For Autistc people, this is difficult as it causes one to be self detaching. People on the autism spectrum find it difficult to self evaluate.
4.Self-Control
The ability to refrain from emotional and or physical outbursts. As autism is a communication issue, an autistic person will have issues with communicating their emotions.
5.Working Memory
This is the ability to store and recall memory’s for use later on. This is an interesting one as autistic people will retain lots of information but it won’t always be relatable to life skills, it may be facts and knowledge on a subject on interest.
6.Time Managment
Keeping track of how much time you are seeing on a task. This is particularly difficult for autistic people due to the hyper focus and zoning out.
7.Organisation
The affective arrangement of times and materials, dates and ideas in an organised manor. This is very difficult for lots of people on the autism spectrum.
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