The Best Adult Executive Function Skills Articles of 2024
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This week, we are revisiting my three most popular articles of 2024. Here's your opportunity to rediscover my top strategies for improving executive function in adulthood.
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What are Executive Function Skills?
Executive function skills (EF) are cognitive skills that allow us to plan, make decisions, manage our thoughts and emotions, and pursue goals.
Essentially, EF skills are the CEO of our brain, helping us get stuff done.
Why do Executive Function Skills Matter?
EF skills are the foundation for managing day-to-day life and achieving personal and professional goals. They are the driving force behind our ability to organize, plan, work towards deadlines, and remain calm during difficult conversations.
For neurodivergent adults or those with executive dysfunction, challenges in these areas have serious consequences, including lower quality of life.
Lower work performance
loss of employment
underemployment
Risky behaviors
mismanaging money
physically dangerous decisions
Chronic procrastination
missing deadlines, both professionally and personally
poor mental and physical health
Poor relationships
fewer friendships
difficult relationships with family
Why Do Neurodivergent Adults Struggle with Executive Function Skills?
Experts are still researching the cause of executive dysfunction. While there is no consensus yet, there are common traits:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorder
Underdeveloped skills from childhood
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Chronic stress
Traumatic brain injury
The Best Adult Executive Function Skills Articles of 2024
Adult Executive Function Skills: Comprehensive Guide (2024)
Do you struggle to stay on top of tasks, overcome procrastination, or manage your time?
This guide dives into the essential executive function skills every adult needs to navigate daily life. You will discover actionable strategies tailored for neurodivergent adults to identify challenges, build routines, and develop systems that work with your unique brain.
Whether seeking to overcome procrastination or shake the “always late” label, this guide provides practical tools and insights to create meaningful, lasting change.
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The 3 Most Common Communication Challenges for Neurodiverse Adults
Have you ever misread a conversation and wondered what went wrong?
This blog explores the three most common communication challenges neurodiverse adults face:
Difficulty interpreting non-verbal cues
Managing emotional tone
Balancing speaking and listening
Learn tips and tools to navigate these challenges so you can hold more effective and meaningful connections in personal or professional settings.
Click here to read the blog.
How to Assess Your Executive Function Skills as an Adult (For Free)
Do you question whether executive dysfunction is truly the root of your challenges, or if it’s something else?
This blog breaks down how you can self-assess executive function skills, identify strengths, and pinpoint areas for growth. After weeks of research, I compiled a list of the top three, no-cost assessments you can do from home.
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Summary
Here are the most popular articles of 2024 on the UpSkill Specialists blog:
I’m looking forward to kicking off 2025 with intention, surrounded by people who hold me accountable to reach my big goals.
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About the Author
Eric Kaufmann is a Professional Educational Therapist and Certified Executive Function Coach. He is the Co-founder of UpSkill Specialists, an online adult executive function coaching company that guides adults in overcoming disorganization, procrastination, and productivity roadblocks so they can unlock their potential. He is also the founder of Elevate Learning Solutions, an Educational Therapy practice located in San Clemente, CA, that supports neurodivergent students in becoming independent and confident.