Executive Functioning
Name 3 parts of Executive Functioning.
Working Memory, Organization, Prioritizing, Motivation, Decision Making, Cognitive Flexibility, Planning, Completing tasks, and Time Management
True or False: All emotions are healthy
True
Name at least one coping skill
What are our five senses?
Sight, smell, touch, hear, and taste
Describe self esteem.
How we feel about ourselves.
What is one way that you can improve organization?
Always put items back where they belong, color coding, use labels, keep separate folders/books/binders for different classes.
Name two things that can impact your emotions
External Situations, thoughts, environment, energy level, and behaviors
True or false: coping skills can only be done when we are alone in a private area
False
Name one reason why it is important to manage sensory sensitivities.
Reduce frequency of extreme distress, Improve health, Improve focus on the present moment
Name one positive statement someone with ADHD can use.
Anything positive
What is one tool that you can use to help with time management?
Timers, alarms, visible clock, and reminders on phone
How can Emotion Regulation in people with ADHD differ from people without ADHD?
We feel emotions more intensely and primarily utilize our "emotional mind".
What does mindfulness mean?
Being present in the moment.
What is sensory overload?
When we become overwhelmed, overstimulated, and/or extremely distressed from too much sensory stimulation in our environment
Name one way that you can improve self esteem.
Identify our strengths, compliment ourselves, and etc
Name one way to improve motivation.
Attach a positive emotion to the task or come up with your own reward for completing the task
Name the difference between reacting versus responding.
Reacting: Emotional and impulsive driven behavior
Responding: thought through and intentional behavior
Give an example of a situation where it is important to utilize mindfulness.
Any situation that we are not present and symptoms are intense.
How can having a quiet, calmly lit, and relaxed environment be helpful for someone with ADHD?
The calming environment provides less distractions.
How can focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses improve self esteem?
Focusing on our strengths helps us internalize our value.
Which executive function can be described as: Feeling conflicted and/or stressed when having to make a choice AND impulsivity.
Decision Making
A combination of facts and emotions.
How can coping skills help us with our concentration?
Skills decrease the impact of symptoms and help us focus on the present moments.
What is a symptom someone with ADHD may experience when they have ADHD experiences sensory overload?
Anger, stress, racing thoughts, harder time breathing, tightness in chest, tightness in stomach, wanting to hide, wanting to escape, and etc
Name one strength for each group member.
Endless answers!