Stream C - Paul Micallef
Executive functioning is commonly misunderstood. In this session, we will explore aspects of executive functioning as they relate to autism, factors that often impair executive functioning on a day-to-day basis, common challenges that many autistic people face, as well as helpful strategies you may wish to try.
Using empathy experiments and worked examples, we aim to achieve an intuitive understanding of the mechanisms involved as well as a felt connection with the autistic experience.
It's also important to acknowledge the role that ADHD and motivation often play, as this often looks similar but needs to be managed quite differently.