I discovered I had ADHD when I had a confrontation with my professor about not bringing down my final exam. It was so bad, they called campus security. The director of the Disability Services Office was also called in. The director of the DSO gave me the choice of going with campus security or to […]
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Executive Functioning 101 and Focus for Women with ADHD
I am continuing on my series of executive function skills and will discuss EF and focusing. What does “focus” mean? Focus is the ability to concentrate on one thing and ignore everything else (to an extent). Focus helps you stay on task or on topic, manage disinterest in what you’re working on, and screen out distractions. […]
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In this post, I will be continuing my series on executive functioning skills specifically I will be discussing organization and time management for women with ADHD. What do “organization” and “time management” mean While many people think of someone with executive functioning skills, they probably picture someone who is well organized and on top of […]
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In a continuation of my previous articles on Executive Functioning this article will focus on working memory. My goal of this article is to break down what the phrase “Working Memory” means and also give concrete examples, so that everyone understands why it is important, the role it plays in a life of a women […]
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