Many autistic people have challenges with what are called executive function skills. Executive functioning refers to a set of brain functions for managing your daily living including working memory, organizational skills, flexible thinking and self control. Some people may have a level of executive function challenges that may be diagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which involve difficulties in maintaining appropriate focus to the right things (such as work activities), processing information, impulsiveness and/or needing constant motion. For more details on executive functioning, see this article from Understood.

Discuss strategies to help you with your executive functioning issues with your therapists. For example if you have a hard time focusing on your work projects and tasks, or if you lose track of important home or work tasks that need to be done on time with the right process. Do you have a system for keeping track of your tasks and goals? The resources below will help you with ideas and learning more.

Additional Resources

Executive Function Skills by Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

Executive Functions from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health