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Let’s say you have one of those 14 year old boys who shows signs of what is now commonly being referred to as “executive function deficits,” or EFD. You probably know some of the signs of EFD – poorly organized, […]
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Modern parenting is plagued by a bad case of the “Didja’s.” You know. While the content may vary somewhat, here is a sample of some common Didja’s: “Didja (i.e., “Did you”) start your homework?” “Didja finish your homework. “Didja put […]
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One of the issues often forgotten in ADHD land is the underlying variable of social judgment and difficulty in being able to “read” cause and effect. Difficulty with reading cause and effect impacts both social and academic functioning. This is […]
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A while back we talked to you guys about a term that I made up called FID (Frustration Intolerance Disorder). We offered suggestions as to how to address it ( Part II: Frustration Intolerance), but it looks like no one […]
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We recently wrote a post on “executive functioning.” (Previous Post on Executive Functioning) As I have noted, I like to think of executive functioning as the rudder to a ship. It’s the steering mechanism that helps you do stuff, like […]