Organizational skills refer to the ability to effectively manage and arrange tasks, materials, and time in order to achieve goals efficiently. It involves the ability to create systems, prioritize tasks, and maintain order.
Working memory is the cognitive system responsible for holding and manipulating information in our minds over short periods of time. It plays a crucial role in organizing thoughts, remembering instructions, and mentally juggling multiple tasks.
Executive Functioning: Executive functioning refers to a set of mental processes that help individuals plan, organize, initiate, regulate behavior, solve problems, and make decisions. It encompasses skills such as impulse control, task initiation, goal setting, and self-monitoring.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity that significantly interfere with functioning or development. Individuals with ADHD often struggle with organizational skills due to difficulties in sustaining attention and organizing thoughts or activities.