All About Autism

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...

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...