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Autism and Everyday Executive Function
A Strengths-Based Approach for Improving Attention, Memory, Organization and Flexibility
Understanding and Supporting Executive Function in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Showcasing an innovative model, this approach explains how to use an individual's strengths to address executive functioning weaknesses. It also helps build a strong foundation for social and communication skills.
Person-Centred Approach and Sensory Experiences
The author emphasizes the importance of identifying the individual's preferred style of engagement and communication, and how sensory experiences impact their thoughts, feelings, and actions. This information can be used to identify strengths and weaknesses across eight key areas which are the building blocks of executive functions: attention; memory; organization; time management; initiative; behavior; goal setting; and flexibility.
Application of the Model
These areas can be used daily to establish predictability and provide a foundation for interpreting, processing, and understanding the world with flexibility. Professionals and parents can also use them as the basis of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or to create personalized interventions and support at school or at home.
