The executive functions all serve a "command and control" function; they can be viewed as the "conductor" of all cognitive skills.
Executive functions help you manage life tasks of all types. For example, executive functions let you organize a trip, a research project, or a paper for school.
Often, when we think of problems with executive functioning, we think of disorganization. However, organization is only one of these important skills.
Looking at that list the ones that stand out for me are Shift,(not so much now but used to be) Emotional control ,Initiation,Planning/Organization and Organization of Materials
My executive functioning isn’t as good as it was before schizophrenia but it is as good as an average neurotypical. I have medication to thank for this, however, I have never been off it so I don’t know what I would be like without. I’m not really interested in finding out.
Mine is horrible. Has it been two weeks or two months? Beats me. Do I have something to do today? Dunno.
I just got my smartwatch from the department of rehabilitation. It vibrates when I get a calendar notification to do something, and I feel it on my wrist. If this freaking smartwatch would ever connect to my cheap little smart phone that would be great. Still hasn’t though, so I just spend my time thinking how awesome my executive functioning would be if my cell phone was compatible I’d never take off the smart watch!
Highly recommend. Ask your disability specialist about it, or save up for it. Well worth the investment (just make sure your phone is compatible, as I cannot even get the watch to show the proper time since it won’t connect to my cell phone’s blue tooth).
