Understanding Executive Dysfunction for Autism
You know that feeling when you want to move but your brain says no. It feels like an invisible wall is blocking your path. You are not being lazy. Your brain is simply navigating a very complex internal landscape.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's management system. It affects how you plan, focus, and switch between tasks. For many, it feels like the connection between 'thinking' and 'doing' has been cut.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex acts like a CEO for your brain. In autistic individuals, this CEO often gets flooded with sensory data and signals from the amygdala. This causes a circuit break. Your brain freezes to protect itself from being overwhelmed by too much information at once.
The Action Plan
Acknowledge the freeze
Say out loud that your brain is currently stuck in a loop.
Change your environment
Move to a different room or just stand up for a moment.
Pick a micro-action
Commit to doing only the first tiny movement of the task.
Stop fighting your brain.
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