Family Central Workshop: ADHD and Executive Functions: What’s the Connection? with Jessica Poggioli
Psychologists and neuroscientists now know a lot more about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) than in the past. ADHD is not hyperactivity nor too much energy. ADHD actually arises from challenges with executive functions, or the complex cognitive skills that include sustained attention (being able to stay focused even when things aren’t so interesting), response inhibition (the ability to control impulses), time management and emotional regulation. Dr. Poggioli’s talk will focus on: