Task Initiation is the ability to begin an assigned task whether interested or not. This is a core executive function and can be problematic for many children with ADHD. Chronic difficulty with task initiation is frequently misunderstood as work avoidance, laziness, procrastination and defiance. ” How do I get the child to just do their…
Working memory relates to the information we can pay attention to and manipulate at the moment (while working). For example, we use working memory when we dial a new phone number. Working memory is limited to just 3-4 pieces of information in the neurotypical adult. That’s not very much. Most neurotypical adults do not have the…
ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation and executive functioning. Executive functions are a set of cognitive processes that act as the brain’s management system. These mental functions help us “execute” any task in our daily life that is not reflexive or habitual. In school, executive functions are needed all day long for self-control, planning, and…
Why rewards and consequences don’t work, and what does How is that positive reinforcement plan working out for your ADHD student? The incredible color printed laminated one you found on TPT or Pinterest. How long did it work for your students with ADHD? We all know that an engaged class is a well-behaved class. Learning…