Dorina GrossuWhy? Considering that the executive functions refer to high level of cognitive skills where the cognitive and behaviors are controlled, obviously...Why? Considering that the executive functions refer to high level of cognitive skills where the cognitive and behaviors are controlled, obviously the prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia and thalamus have to be fully developed and that in itself is a challenge. Show more3 months ago
Dorina GrossuDamage to the executive system often leads to:
Difficulty organizing
Difficulty in planning and initiation (getting started)
Inability to multitask...Damage to the executive system often leads to:
Difficulty organizing
Difficulty in planning and initiation (getting started)
Inability to multitask
Difficulty with verbal fluency
Trouble planning for the future
Difficulty processing, storing, and/or retrieving information
Mood swings
Lack of concern for people and animals
Loss of interest in activities
Socially inappropriate behavior
Inability to learn from consequences from past actions
Difficulty with abstract concepts (the inability to make the leap from the symbolic to the real world)
Unawareness or denial that their behavior is a problem Show more3 months ago
Difficulty organizing
Difficulty in planning and initiation (getting started)
Inability to multitask... Show more 3 months ago