Has your child ever been called out as “lazy” or “difficult”? Executive functioning issues are often hidden behind misbehavior, when in reality, some kids just need extra support. Here’s what you need to know. | Understood

🧠This is ONE of your FAVE topics! Many ADHD brains sharpen during crisis because the nervous system finally hits a level of stimulation, salience, and urgency that activates the prefrontal cortex. 🧠In everyday situations, the brain may not generate enough dopamine and norepinephrine to support organization, sequencing, or sustained attention. But when something becomes high-stakes, the brain receives a sudden surge of arousal neurochemical activation that brings executive functions online. 👉T

🎄ADHD wish list: motivation that lasts, tasks that don’t need a 3-hour warm-up scroll, and executive functions that show up before the deadline panic! What do YOU want for Christmas? Make. Mindful. Merry! Love you. Surthriving With You, XO, Dr. Jen #adhd #holidays #christmas #audhd #happyholidays | Dr. Jen Wolkin: Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist