Executive Function and ADHD

[Mayleng]

Here's a link to a very good article about Executive Function and how it affects the ADHD child.

dhicks posted this on schwab, I thought members here would find this helpful.

www.chrisdendy.com/executive.htm

[G]

Thanks Mayleng, good article to keep as a reference.
Reading all of these different articles, really helps me understand my dd's struggles.
nat

[Mayleng]

I am printing it out to give to my son's teachers. He is ADHD/Inattentive and have an LD in Written Expression which according to Mayes & Calhoun research study, is twice more common than comorbid LD in either reading or math.

[brookesmom]

I have used this article in the past with teachers at school. It is a very good resource.

There is also a new book out by Dr. Thomas E. Brown that discusses ADD as more of a syndrome. He focuses on Executive Function as having six separate clusters and how they are impaired in ADD syndrome. The book is called Attention Deficit Disorder-The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults. It is a very interesting read. You can read more on his website.

http:// www.drthomasebrown.com

[brookesmom]

Here is another one



www.schoolbehavior.com/conditions_edf.htm

[cosmos61]

Thanks for these links Mayleng and brookesmom! My kiddo definately has executive dysfuntioning. This helps me understand his problem so much more.

[brookesmom]

Glad to help. Good luck!

[Gillian]

Thanks Mayleng for another great article. My guy is definitely struggling in his last year of Junior High - maybe this will help.

[Mayleng]

You are welcomed.

[suzanne86]

Mayleng -

Thanks for the great article! I'd like to also check out that website. So much to learn - so little time. How do you make it fit? Don't mind me - I'm in one of my moods today. Busy working on school applications - why do I get ALL the fun???

I hope all is well with everyone -

All the best,
Suzanne

[Mayleng]

suzanne86 said:

Mayleng -

So much to learn - so little time. How do you make it fit?
Suzanne

Suzanne, unlike you, who have a fulltime job, this IS my fulltime job. ;D

[2pearl]

Hey I just found this page on executive disfunction, if you scroll down it has a pretty cool self test you can do to test your own executive funtction.

[Mayleng]

2pearl, you forgot to post the link to the article.

[2pearl]

sorry about that! scroll down and the test is at the bottom right. It's called the "Stroop Test" It's harder than it looks!
BTW I think it's a great idea for a science fair project, testing to see who can do it faster, girls or boys, adults or children.

www.aboutkidshealth.ca/ofhc/news/SREF/4144.asp

[marta]

What an article ! Mayleng Thanks for that . I wish I had more time to read all the interesting things that you post. my husband thinks I'm becoming an ADD compulsive computer reader. I think this is just great. IT`s helping all of us a looooot

[allan]

thanks
The Chandler papers has the link also and a section on Executive functions

www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/executive%20functioning/Executive%20Functioning.htm

[Mayleng]

Thanks allan.

[allan]

Hi,
Here is an interesting link - promoting EF , thinking etc in young kids
www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200309/Planning&Reflection.pdf

Raising Self-Motivated Children Kathy Seal




scroll down to summer 2003

www.highscope.org/NewsandInformation/ReSourceReprints/mainpage.htm


something on private speech - self talk

www.stanford.edu/dept/bingschool/rsrchart/diaz.htm

Allan






Allan

[kc4braves]

I have finally taken the time to read more of teh articles mentioned above. Specifically, I have been reading from www.aboutkidshealth.ca/ofhc/news/SREF/4144.asp. Does anyone have any expericnece with the COGMED working memory program talked about in these articles? I had never heard of this one but it is very interesting.

KAthy

[kc4braves]

I have been reading the article on Executive Dysfunction again and am wondering, is there anything we can do to improve executive function? I mean other than accomodating and trying to learn coping strategies, is there anything we can work on to actually improve it? It really helped understand the issues but we are so tired of accepting and coping with issues and would like a way to improve. My son needs a break this summer ( and so do I) but if there was something he could do to help him in the future, I'd like to look into it.

[dwolen]

I am not able to post a new thread, my browser keeps closing it. But I thought some of you would find this interesting:

Teacher Factors Associated with Better Outcomes for ADHD Students:

1. Kowledge of interventions for ADHD
2. Collabaortion with the interdisciplinary team
3. Patience
4. A positive attittude toward children with special education needs

This is from an abstract in ADHD Report, from an article that evaluated 14 reseach studies on teacher factors.
Sherman, J. et al (2008) THe impact of teacher factors on achievement and behavoural outcomes of children with ADHD: A review of the literature. Educational Research, 50, 347-360.

Of course, this seems obvious that active, involved and teachers motivated to help students with ADHD and special needs leads to better outcomes. But the reviewer say much more research is needed and given the experiences so many have had with teachers, you know its true. Then, the research needs to be put into practice.