Executive Functioning

So what is the difference between ADHD and executive functioning dysfunction? Well, that is something a lot of parents and professionals don’t fully understand. Many ask… “Does every child or teen with executive functioning difficulties have ADHD?” NO. “Does every child or teen with ADHD have executive functioning difficulties?” Yes. “Say what, Dr. Ro?” you may ask. Well, let’s dive

Is this your typical day… “Hurry, the bus is coming!” “How did you not know this project was due?” “Your room is disgusting.” “I’ve called your name three times, can’t you hear me?” “For the love of God, stop touching your sister!” Are you frustrated, confused, and feel like you don’t know what to do to light a fire under

So many children with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, mental health conditions such as anxiety, OCD or depression, and medical issues such as PANS/PANDAS and Lyme have executive functioning issues. What are executive functioning problems and how do they affect children and teens in everyday life? Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that help you self-regulate,

When you have a bright kid who is so articulate but struggles with remembering everyday tasks, doing their homework and walking around daydreaming without a care in the world, boy it can be frustrating for parents. It is so hard to understand why someone so clearly intellectual can’t manage to keep their room clean, have a sense of time or