Inside Out - Looking at Executive Functioning from the Brain’s Perspective

with Dan Duncan

Dan Duncan will review how to see ADHD as an Inside Out issue. With ADHD, here are always unique ADHD factors, such as:

• internal intentions are not always reflected by external actions

  • making a good plan ("knowing what to do”) does not mean the person with ADHD will be able to act upon the plan (“doing what they know”)

• internal challenges can be addressed with external strategies

  • ADHD strategies must always include external mechanisms that overcome any ADHD specific considerations (eg. poor memory, attention control, transitions, etc,)

• improving internal dialogue and an awareness of authentic inner resources can alleviate difficulties with external performance

  • negative self-talk is unavoidable with ADHD, as the "outside in” social responses from the world around impact the way the person with ADHD views themselves, how they view the world around them, and especially, how they view themselves within the world around them

  • an accurate understanding of ADHD provides validation to the person with ADHD as they begin to see their unique ADHD differences as brain functions that provide challenges in some situations, and advantages in other situations

  • strategies provide a pathway for individuals with ADHD to thrive by playing to their strengths, while also addressing their challenges.

ADHD is both a super-power and kryptonite … depending on the situation. Learn from this talk, as Dan uncovers these details and more!