The ADHD Parenting Podcast 14. The Three Areas of Executive Functioning - Home, School, Social
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Jul 17, 2024 Hosts dive into the three critical zones of executive functioning: home, school, and social. They challenge conventional educational practices and highlight the internal skills essential for children with ADHD. Topics include the struggles with writing, the importance of narrative skills, and strategies for improving social interactions. They also discuss how parental involvement can enhance executive function and the significance of cognitive flexibility and time management in everyday situations. Tune in for actionable insights!
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Supporting Writing through Oral Storytelling
- Encourage oral storytelling before writing, especially for younger children.
- Let older kids record themselves telling a story and listen back while writing.
Prompt Dependence and Building Independence
- Prompt dependence occurs when parents constantly remind children of tasks.
- Help children develop internal dialogue (brain voice) and future thinking (nonverbal working memory) to foster independence.
Homework Completion but Non-Submission
- Many kids with ADHD complete homework but don't submit it online.
- This highlights the disconnect between nonverbal and verbal working memory.