The Daydreamer Who Was “Doing Fine” I found my kindergarten report card the other day. I smiled when I read my teacher’s comment: Progress (student…
Month: February 2026
Executive Function: The Air Traffic Control Analogy
Posted in Brain Science, Executive Function Skills, Organization, and Planning and Prioritizing
Here’s an analogy many people find helpful: Executive function is like air traffic control for the brain. • The airplanes = our knowledge, skills, ideas,…
What Automatic Pilot Looks Like for Some Brains Some people run on “automatic pilot.” Wake up → get ready → head out the door. No…
High-Achieving ADHD and Executive Function Struggles I did well in school. I was great at: But… Planning ahead?Managing deadlines calmly?Following through consistently? Exhausting. And “adulting”?It…
How to Remember Daily Tasks With ADHD: The Power of Visible Checklists
Posted in Environmental Supports
When “I Forgot” Isn’t About Motivation Have you ever wondered if you took your meds… but you’re not sure? Or realized too late that nothing…