Videos of Professor Debora Elijah

Finding ways to manage the everyday: Executive function disorder in young people

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Executive function disorder, which is something that can develop in older children based on connected mental health conditions, can affect organisational capabilities and behaviour. It's closely linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and can affect the quality of life of not just the child, but other members of the family. Here to provide a detailed and comprehensive guide to the condition - and most importantly, how parents and carers can seek support - is esteemed cognitive neuropsychologist Dr Debora Elijah. 00:00 Finding ways to manage the everyday: Executive function disorder in young people 00:04 What is executive function disorder (EFD)? 00:33 What is the importance of executive function in daily life? 11:31 How is EFD diagnosed? 13:47 Is it important to get an early diagnosis of EFD? 14:40 What therapies are available for EFD and what are their benefits?