Executive Functioning Success: Blog Review

Neuro Note 4 OT 537

Prior to OT 537 I was unaware of what Executive Function Disorder was. Now I know that executive function disorder, or EFD for short, is "A set of skill deficits that impair one’s ability to perform higher level cognitive tasks such as planning, organizing and managing time and space." When looking in this disorder I found an organization based out of Oregon called Executive Functioning Success. This organization works to counsel students and individuals struggling with time management, organization skills and other executive functioning struggles. Executive functioning success markets tutoring options, book, planners, study materials, and even a blog.

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The executive functioning success blog began in October 2018, therefore it is still very new. The blog has 10 post, covering topics like; "Three Tips for a Happier Holiday Season",  "Build Your Own Ship: Goals for 2019" and "The Power of Paper for Your Future- An ADHD Palooza!" The blog aims to bring awareness to people with EFD about how they can make small changes and see big improvements. I also feel that the author and owner Marydee Sklar uses this platform to share what has worked for her over the year and is building a community of people to support one another.

I read several post by Marydee, who herself struggles with executive functioning, one of my favorite posts of hers was on a book review. The book Marydee reviews is Late Bloomers - The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievers. She encourages anyone who struggles with EFD, she specifically calls for adults struggling with EFD, to read this book. Marydee discusses how this book allowed her to realize that there are aspects to be celebrated about being a "late bloomer". I do however, think this leaves room for confusion.  Marydee claims that she struggles with EFD but is also a late bloomer. My concern is that people who do not fully understand Executive Function Disorder may self diagnose as a late bloomer or an individual with EFD when in reality they are one or the other or both.

Marydee Sklar- founder of Executive Functioning Success
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I do wish Marydee had more information on the ins and outs of EFD on her blog, however the tips, tricks and general awareness she brings to this disorder are great. She is fighting the good fight with loads of encouragement and positivity. She is raw and real. She talks about the way she celebrates small success and big success like completing a marathon using time management in training to combat her EFD. 




Reference:

Executive Functioning Success. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://executivefunctioningsuccess.com/

Lancaster, S. Executive Function Disorder [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved August 19, 2019, from www.blackboard.com