Executive Function and the Autistic Brain

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Up to 80% of people on the spectrum may struggle with executive function*. This video covers the definition of executive function, 12 mental processes associated with executive function, and strategies for working with your own specific strengths and weaknesses. Also, stay tuned at the end for the link to a questionnaire that can help give you insight into the executive functioning in your own brain! 🧠🤔🤯 ⬇️ Scroll down for timestamps to jump to a specific section of the video. 👉 🚨 Download my FREE Ultimate Guide to Understanding Autism: https://www.momonthespectrum.life/guide 💻 🎭 ONLINE COURSE How to Unmask https://www.momonthespectrum.life/how-to-unmask 🌟 ⏩ Connect with others like you in an Autistic Connection Group: https://www.momonthespectrum.life/community ❤️ 🧡 💛 MY FAVORITE THINGS 💚 💙 💜 ONO Fidget Roller (affiliate link): http://bit.ly/3xLZnQY (use code: MOMONTHESPECTRUM for 10% off at checkout) Flare Earbuds for Sensory Overwhelm (affiliate link): https://www.flareaudio.com/momonthespectrum Manta Weighted Sleep Mask (affiliate link): https://mantasleep.pxf.io/momonthespectrum (use code: MOMONTHESPECTRUM for 10% off at checkout) 📪 Business Mailing Address 📬 Taylor Heaton 8901 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Suite 127 PMB 680 Fort Worth, TX 76177 🌟 MORE RESOURCES: https://www.momonthespectrum.life ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⌛️ Click on any blue timestamp to jump to that specific section of the video. About the channel (0:47) What is EF? (2:06) 12 Factors of EF (3:55) Things You Might say if you have EF challenges (12:21) Strategies for coping with EF challenges (13:17) Resources (17:39) 💻 LINKS AND RESOURCES 📚 🔴 Mom on the Spectrum: Meltdown 2.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAufbomH2lg 🟠 Executive Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder: History, Theoretical Models, Empirical Findings, and Potential as an Endophenotype https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6859507/ 🟡 Executive function: what is it, and how do we support it in those with autism? Part I https://autismawarenesscentre.com/executive-function-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-support-it-in-those-with-autism-part-i/ 🟢 Supporting Executive Function in Children With Autism (Part 2) https://autismawarenesscentre.com/supporting-executive-function-in-children-with-autism-part-2/ 🔵 ESQ https://embrace-autism.com/esq/ 🟣 ESQ-R https://embrace-autism.com/executive-skills-questionnaire-revised/ 🔴 Activity Magnets for Kids https://www.amazon.com/SchKIDules-Complete-Collection-Schedules-Calendars/dp/B01B3GQNP0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1BSJDVF7PUQ0G&keywords=autism+magnet+kids&qid=1642128854&sprefix=autism+magnet+ki%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-6 🌿🪴🌱🌿🪴🌱🌿🪴🌱 I'm Tay, a married mom of 2 who was diagnosed with Autism at 31 years old. This was after YEARS of therapy (and all of the self tests in the world!). My diagnosis has brought up questions, frustration, doubt, but most importantly, a new level of self compassion and understanding. I'm here to share knowledge, resources, and products that empower other neurodivergents (and their loved ones) to live freely and creatively. I'm not a doctor so please speak with your healthcare providers before implementing any recommendations I make on my channel. Females are under-diagnosed due to lack of research. Please share any videos that are helpful to you so we can spread awareness and acceptance. Music by Milky Wayvers ("Mountain") https://soundcloud.com/freetousemusic/milky-wayvers-mountain #autism #autistic #aspergers *https://autismawarenesscentre.com/executive-function-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-support-it-in-those-with-autism-part-i/