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Executive Function Disorder

Sgt Romeo

Does anybody else have this?

I have been looking at possible reasons as to why I struggle so much with day to day life, or get stressed very easily over such minor, insignificant things.

Found this table today that describes the most common issues, and found I struggle with at least 10 out of the 12 things:

Executive Function

Real World Example

Task Initiation

Displays procrastination – puts off minor household tasks such as changing lights or doing the dishes after dinner

Planning

Cannot explain priorities and goals – loses out on opportunities such as going to a favorite restaurant due to not making reservations or planning ahead

Organization

Is always looking for something – loses money, keys, wallet, or cell phone on a regular basis

Time Management

Works very slowly – underestimates how much time it will take to complete tasks such as going food shopping or making dinner

Flexibility

Experiences problems with changes in routine and schedule – becomes overly upset when a meeting or plans are changed

Metacognition

Cannot explain how she intends to approach or solve a problem – often feels that things that happen to her are outside of her control

Response Inhibition

Can be impulsive – drinks or gambles too much without considering the impact

Regulation of Affect

Gets angry or upset easily – goes into a rage or angry display in response to a perceived criticism

Social Awareness

Is unaware of other people’s feelings – unknowingly stands too close in conversations or otherwise makes them uncomfortable

Sustained Attention

Starts one thing after another without finishing them or reads a book without paying attention to the content and needs to reread it

Goal-Directed Persistence

Is bored by long-term tasks – starts cleaning the garage or basement and gives up after an hour

Working Memory

Is absent-minded – often forgets items she wants when food shopping

If you have EFD, or agree with a lot of the points above, please can you let me know what you use to cope with different day to day issues.

Thanks

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  • I've always been astounded between the two facets of my personality.

    On the one hand, when I'm writing, either correspondence or computer code, I am obsessively fastidious.  It often takes me an hour or more to write a single forum post - I can't press the 'submit' button until it has been through endless iterations of editing. (and then, as soon as I've posted it, I notice the stupid schoolboy error that was staring me in the face the whole time!).  My computer code has to do a lot more than just work without bugs - it has to look exactly right too, and be commented in a very specific way.

    On the other hand (he writes at 6pm with his dressing gown still on.)  I've been know to just throw my crockery out and buy some new rather than face the vileness of my kitchen at times.  And in two jobs now, I've been called aside for words about my personal hygiene.  I'm so oblivious sometimes that I think the person telling me has been much more embarrassed than I have - it takes a long time to sink in that I'm showing obvious signs of neglecting myself.  When I used to share my home, I was always the "slacker" that had to be nagged to pull my weight.

    I really sympathise with the point about how making lists can become more of a hindrance than a help.  How small should I divide the tasks up?  What if I do this one first?  No, that one?  I could do those two at the same time, if only...

    I understand in principle how it should help, but if you're a born procrastinator like I am, it can become a way of avoiding tasks rather than initiating them.  (I like the pick ten at random idea too - I will certainly try that!)

    As for tips of my own.  Only one comes to mind.  To remind people whenever possible that you are not uncomfortable with hearing their constructive criticism, even though you understand that the subject would usually be taboo.  I have one friend in particular who knows to discreetly let me know if I'm starting to let my personal hygiene lapse - and he knows that I appreciate his feedback and his discretion.

    I have had to accept that actually, yes, I do need nagging sometimes, and it is very often for my own good (Oh, if only my Mum could hear me now!).  I'm actually looking for some help at the moment from local autism services for exactly that - just someone to pop in for a visit now and then, to give me a prod if there are alien life-forms growing in my sink!

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  • I've always been astounded between the two facets of my personality.

    On the one hand, when I'm writing, either correspondence or computer code, I am obsessively fastidious.  It often takes me an hour or more to write a single forum post - I can't press the 'submit' button until it has been through endless iterations of editing. (and then, as soon as I've posted it, I notice the stupid schoolboy error that was staring me in the face the whole time!).  My computer code has to do a lot more than just work without bugs - it has to look exactly right too, and be commented in a very specific way.

    On the other hand (he writes at 6pm with his dressing gown still on.)  I've been know to just throw my crockery out and buy some new rather than face the vileness of my kitchen at times.  And in two jobs now, I've been called aside for words about my personal hygiene.  I'm so oblivious sometimes that I think the person telling me has been much more embarrassed than I have - it takes a long time to sink in that I'm showing obvious signs of neglecting myself.  When I used to share my home, I was always the "slacker" that had to be nagged to pull my weight.

    I really sympathise with the point about how making lists can become more of a hindrance than a help.  How small should I divide the tasks up?  What if I do this one first?  No, that one?  I could do those two at the same time, if only...

    I understand in principle how it should help, but if you're a born procrastinator like I am, it can become a way of avoiding tasks rather than initiating them.  (I like the pick ten at random idea too - I will certainly try that!)

    As for tips of my own.  Only one comes to mind.  To remind people whenever possible that you are not uncomfortable with hearing their constructive criticism, even though you understand that the subject would usually be taboo.  I have one friend in particular who knows to discreetly let me know if I'm starting to let my personal hygiene lapse - and he knows that I appreciate his feedback and his discretion.

    I have had to accept that actually, yes, I do need nagging sometimes, and it is very often for my own good (Oh, if only my Mum could hear me now!).  I'm actually looking for some help at the moment from local autism services for exactly that - just someone to pop in for a visit now and then, to give me a prod if there are alien life-forms growing in my sink!

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