Neurodiversity and Executive Functioning Concepts

What are "Executive Functions" essential for?

• Learning, completing tasks, adapting to change, and managing emotions

• Physical strength and endurance

• Artistic creativity and expression

• Musical talent and rhythm

Which part of the brain is associated with executive functioning?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

Which of the following is NOT a function of the frontal lobe?

• Planning

• Problem Solving

• Hearing

• Decision Making

What is a characteristic of the prefrontal cortex in neurodiverse individuals?

• Develops more quickly than in neurotypical individuals

• Develops more slowly than in neurotypical individuals

• Is larger than in neurotypical individuals

• Is smaller than in neurotypical individuals

What is the "default mode network" (DMN) in neurodiverse individuals known for?

• Being unusually active during high-focus tasks

• Being inactive during high-focus tasks

• Enhancing concentration during high-focus tasks

• Reducing stress during high-focus tasks

What is the definition of "Response Inhibition"?

• Retaining a small amount of information in a readily accessible form

• Thinking before acting and stopping oneself from acting inappropriately

• Adjusting thought processes or behavior to unexpected changes

• Setting and meeting goals

Which skill involves "Retaining a small amount of information in a readily accessible form"?

• Working Memory

• Emotional Control

• Task Initiation

• Organization

What does "Flexible Thinking" involve?

• Using one’s time effectively

• Adjusting thought processes or behavior to unexpected changes

• Being aware of one’s behaviors and their impact

• Taking actions to get started on tasks

Which skill is described as "Taking actions to get started on tasks"?

• Task Initiation

• Time Management

• Persistence

• Planning & Prioritization

What does "Self-Monitoring" entail?

• Identifying and regulating one’s emotions

• Being aware of one’s behaviors and their impact on the people/environment around them

• Sustaining effort towards a task-oriented goal over time

• Keeping track of things (physically and mentally)