In this second episode of the executive function series, Dr. Regan breaks down how speed, working memory, and sequencing impact daily life.
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Executive Function Book Series by Dawson and Guare:
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Smart But Scattered (adult version)
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Read the transcript:
1 00:00:05,570 --> 00:00:06,059 Hello,
2 00:00:06,070 --> 00:00:06,820 everyone.
3 00:00:06,829 --> 00:00:08,659 This is Doctor Regan.
4 00:00:08,670 --> 00:00:13,670 I'm joining you for an episode of Autism in the adult podcast.
5 00:00:14,020 --> 00:00:14,880 For those of you.
6 00:00:14,890 --> 00:00:16,260 New to the podcast.
7 00:00:16,270 --> 00:00:18,020 I'm a neuropsychologist,
8 00:00:18,030 --> 00:00:20,190 a certified autism specialist,
9 00:00:20,420 --> 00:00:25,180 and the founder and director of an autism diagnostic clinic for adolescents,
10 00:00:25,190 --> 00:00:28,940 adults and aging adults in Central Illinois.
11 00:00:29,549 --> 00:00:35,240 And today you are listening to the second episode in a series on executive function.
12 00:00:35,750 --> 00:00:47,139 And this is a topic we're covering because many of the strengths and challenges that go along with the autistic neurology fall within the realm of executive function.
13 00:00:48,849 --> 00:00:51,619 Before we dive into that topic for today,
14 00:00:51,759 --> 00:00:58,540 I'd like to thank Amanda who pointed out that my diagnostic terms in the first episode were imprecise.
15 00:00:58,830 --> 00:01:03,279 I use terms that are common in my day to day interactions with patients,
16 00:01:03,290 --> 00:01:04,819 families and physicians,
17 00:01:05,080 --> 00:01:07,900 which are the terms ADD and ADHD.
18 00:01:08,089 --> 00:01:09,099 However,
19 00:01:09,110 --> 00:01:16,800 the most precise and current terminology is ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation.
20 00:01:17,379 --> 00:01:21,389 ADHD predominantly hyperactive -
21 00:01:21,470 --> 00:01:26,199 impulsive presentation, or ADHD combined presentation.
22 00:01:27,379 --> 00:01:29,589 And I guess in reviewing that in my mind,
23 00:01:29,599 --> 00:01:32,720 I think it's similar with the term dementia,
24 00:01:32,730 --> 00:01:37,550 which is often still used in day to day language in clinical settings,
25 00:01:37,559 --> 00:01:42,690 even though the most recent and precise term is major neurocognitive disorder.
26 00:01:43,360 --> 00:01:43,650 So,
27 00:01:43,660 --> 00:01:44,410 thanks Amanda,
28 00:01:44,419 --> 00:01:51,279 I'll stick to being precise and specific in podcasts about the topic of ADHD
29 00:01:51,839 --> 00:01:55,230 And instead of using each of the subtypes,
30 00:01:55,239 --> 00:02:07,379 I will just use the term ADHD unless I'm speaking about specific features of one subtype. As we discussed in the first episode,
31 00:02:07,389 --> 00:02:16,580 executive function is really a broad term and it's includes multip
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