Executive Function Isn’t About Intelligence
One of the comments I heard most often while Gabe was growing up sounded like a compliment. “He’s so smart.” And he is. He’s curious. He notices details other people miss. He can have incredibly thoughtful conversations, especially about topics that interest him. When something clicks, it really clicks. But those same conversations often ended […]
Knowing What to Do Doesn’t Mean You Can Do It
It’s one of the most frustrating experiences for both individuals and the people supporting them. You know what needs to be done. You understand the assignment, the expectation, or the next step. On paper, everything is clear. And yet, despite that understanding, nothing happens. This gap between knowing and doing is often misunderstood. It’s easy […]
How Clear Next Steps Reduce Overwhelm
Overwhelm doesn’t always come from doing too much. More often, it comes from not knowing where to begin. From the outside, a task might look simple. It might even feel manageable at first. But the moment someone sits down to start, that clarity disappears. What was once a single task turns into multiple decisions, questions, […]
Why Your Child Can’t Start Tasks (Even When They Want To)
From the outside, it can look confusing. Your child knows what needs to be done. They’ve heard the instructions, they understand the assignment, and they may even tell you they’re going to start. And then… nothing happens. They sit there, they avoid it, or they move on to something else entirely. It’s easy to assume […]
Getting Started is the Hardest Part: A Real Talk on Task Initiation
Task initiation is the ability to start a task — not just knowing it needs to be done but actually beginning it. It’s a key part of executive functioning and involves overcoming the inertia between “I should” and “I’m doing it.”
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