Executive Function

Fact Sheets: “What is ADD/HD?” and “Elements of Focus”

ADD and ADHD

If you have ADD or ADHD, or suspect you do, check out “What is ADD/HD?” which briefly describes what ADD and ADHD are, describes strengths and offers strategies to be more effective in the classroom and while studying. There is even a quick self-assessment included.

Elements of Focus

If you have ADA or ADHD, staying focused can sometimes also be a challenge. “Elements of Focus” offers easy to use suggestions to help students stay focused.

(Click on each graphic to open the PDF’s.)

Both documents courtesy Mark White, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, TX

Autistifying My Habitat

This post from the blog, Radical Neurodivergence Speaking, describes one individual’s efforts to make her apartment and her life accessible to her.

The author, “Neurodivergent K” has developed her own style to aid in remembering things. This system, or components borrowed from it, could be tremendously helpful to others who have executive function difficulties with organization.

Radical Neurodivergence Speaking: AUTISTIFYING MY HABITAT!!.

Manage Your Time with Timely Time Teller App for iOS

Timely Time Teller is a simple iOS app that gives users repeating alerts at specified intervals. When alerts are turned on, Timely verbally tells you the time at set intervals. The app is nicely described in the video below. Its very simplicity makes this an attractive and useful app for many reasons. It could be especially useful for those who have difficulties with executive functions.

Click here to view in the App Store.