Is Executive Functioning Real? 20 years of ADHD research says... maybe?

2025-01-13

In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades?Curious what's inside?What the DSM says about executive function..What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure?Some ADHD'ers may not struggle with executive dysfunction at all.CTA: If this is you, let us know! I have follow-up...

In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades?

Curious what's inside?

What the DSM says about executive function..
What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure?
Some ADHD'ers may not struggle with executive dysfunction at all.
- CTA: If this is you, let us know! I have follow-up questions!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)

References:
1. Validity of the Executive Function Theory of ADHD: A Meta-Analytic Review
2. Executive Functioning Rating Scales: Ecologically Valid or Construct Invalid?

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