10 tips to boost all 7 executive functions -ADHD

 കാര്യ നിർവഹണ ഉപാധികളെ ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തുക 

Boost Them 

One hallmark of ADHD is executive function trouble — problems planning,ആസൂത്രണം  organizing,സംഘാടനം  or self-regulating. സ്വയം ക്രമീകരണം .

And that can get very frustrating very quickly. Parents, follow these 10 tips to boost all 7 executive functions — and help your child gain more independence

Russell Barkley, Ph.D.Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., 

now retired, was a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. A clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner, Dr. Barkley has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering 41 editions. He has also published more than 270 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He was also founder and editor of the bimonthly clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report. Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited addresses internationally and appeared on nationally televised programs such as 60 Minutes, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many other programs on behalf of those with ADHD. His websites are www.russellbarkley.org and ADHDLectures.com.

Understanding Executive Dysfunction

1.self-awareness സ്വയംബോധം 

2.Inhibition ഉൾതടസ്സങ്ങൾ  

3.Non-verbal working memory വാചികേതര തൽക്കാല ഓർമ 

4.Verbal working memory വാചിക തൽക്കാല ഓർമ

5.Emotional self-regulation വൈകാരിക സ്വയം നിയന്ത്രണം 

6.Self-motivation സ്വയം പ്രചോദനം 

7.Planning and problem solving ആസൂത്രണവും പ്രശ്ന പരിഹാരവും 

Here's how you can help your child build up these muscles, gaining more control over their ADHD symptoms and taking strides toward independence along the way.

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1. Enforce Accountability .കൊച്ചിന്റെ ഓരോ പ്രവർത്തിയുടേയും ഉത്തരവാദിത്തം കൊച്ചിനു തന്നെയാണ് എന്ന് ബോധ്യപ്പെടുത്തുക 

A lot of parents wonder how much accountability is appropriate. If ADHD is a disability outside of my child’s control, should she be held accountable for her actions?

My answer is an unequivocal yes. The problem with ADHD is not with failure to understand consequences; it’s with timing. With the steps that follow, you can help your child bolster her executive functions — but the first step is to not excuse her from accountability. If anything, make her more accountable — show her you have faith in her abilities by expecting her to do what is needed.

2. Write It Down കുട്ടി ചെയ്യാനുള്ളത് എന്തൊക്കെ എന്ന് എഴുതി കാണിക്കുക .

Compensate for working memory deficits by making information visible, using notes cards, signs, sticky notes, lists, journals — anything at all! Once your child can see the information right in front of him, it’ll be easier to jog his executive functions and help him build his working memory.

[Download This Free Checklist: Common Executive Function Challenges — and Solutions]

3. Make Time External .സമയബോധം ഉണ്ടാക്കാൻ ക്ലോക്കുകൾ ,ടൈമറുകൾ , ആപ്പുകൾ ഇവ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യാൻ ശീലിപ്പിക്കുക 

Make time a physical, measurable thing by using clocks, timers, counters, or apps — there are tons of options! Helping your child see how much time has passed, how much is left, and how quickly it’s passing is a great way to beat that classic ADHD struggle, “time blindness.”

4. Offer Rewards.കുട്ടിയുടെ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളിൽ ചെറിയ നേട്ടങ്ങൾക്കു പോലും ഓരോ ഘട്ടത്തിലും നല്ല വാക്കും സമ്മാനവും നൽകികൊണ്ടിരിക്കുക . 

Use rewards to make motivation external. Someone who struggles with executive functions will have trouble motivating herself to complete tasks that don’t have immediate rewards. In these cases, it’s best to create artificial forms of motivation, like token systems or daily report cards. Reinforcing long- term goals with short-term rewards strengthens a child’s sense of self-motivation.

5. Make Learning Hands On.കാര്യങ്ങൾ /കണക്കുകൾ ഏറ്റവും ലഘുവായതു പോലും കൈ കൊണ്ട്ചെ യ്തു പഠിക്കാൻ അനുവദിക്കുക .

Put the problem in their hands! Making problems as physical as possible — like using jelly beans or colored blocks to teach simple adding and subtracting, or utilizing word magnets to work on sentence structure — helps children reconcile their verbal and non-verbal working memories, and build their executive functions in the process.

6. Stop to Refuel.3-10 മിനിറ്റുകൾക്കിടയിൽ ഇടവേളകൾ അനുവദിക്കുക 

Self-regulation and executive functions come in limited quantities. They can be depleted very quickly when your child works too hard over too short a time (like while taking a test). Give your child a chance to refuel by encouraging frequent breaks during tasks that stress the executive system. Breaks work best if they’re 3 to 10 minutes long, and can help your child get the fuel they need to tackle an assignment without getting distracted and losing track.

[Take This Test: Could Your Child Have an Executive Function Disorder?]

7. Practice Pep Talks.നിനക്കിത് ചെയ്യാൻ പറ്റും എന്നിങ്ങനെ ഓരോ പ്രവർത്തനത്തിനും മുൻപ് പ്രോത്സാഹന വാക്കുകൾ പറയുക .

You know that locker room pep talk before a big game? Your child needs one every day — sometimes more often. Teach your child to pump herself up by practising saying “You can do this!” Positive self-statements push kids to try harder and put them one step closer to accomplishing their goals. Visualizing success and talking themselves through the steps needed to achieve it is another great way to replenish the system and boost planning skills.

8. Get Physical -പതിവായി ശാരീരിക വ്യായാമങ്ങൾ ചെയ്യിക്കുക .

Physical exercise has tons of well-known benefits — including giving a boost to your child’s executive functioning! Routine physical exercise throughout the week can help refuel the tank (even make the tank bigger!) and help him cope better with his ADHD symptoms. Exercise can be found anywhere — try an organized sport, a bi-weekly park playdate, or a spur-of-the-moment run around the backyard!

9. Sip on Sugar (Yes, Really) .പരീക്ഷകൾക്കു തയ്യാറെടുക്കുമ്പോഴോ ,പരീക്ഷഎഴുതുമ്പോഴോ . അല്പം നീണ്ടു നിൽക്കുന്ന പ്രവർത്തന ങ്ങൾ ചെയ്യുമ്പോഴോ ചെറിയ ഇടവേളകളിൽ അല്പാൽപം മധുര പാനീയം(ഗ്ലുക്കോസ് ) നൽകാം .

Sugar has sometimes been known to exacerbate ADHD symptoms, but when your child is doing a lot of executive functioning (like taking an exam or finishing a big project), it may be a good idea to have her sip on some sugar-containing fluids, like lemonade or a sports drink. The glucose in these drinks fuels the frontal lobe, where the executive functions come from. The operative word here is “sip” — just a little should be able to keep your child’s blood glucose up enough to get the job done.

10. Show Compassion.കുട്ടിയോട് എല്ലായ്‌പോഴും  അനുതാപത്തോടെ വർത്തിക്കണം .കുറ്റപ്പെടുത്തരുത് .

This is a big one, folks. In most cases, individuals with ADHD are just as smart as their peers, but their executive function problems keep them from showing what they know. The key to treatment ischanging their environment to help them do that. So it’s important that the people in their lives — especially parents — show compassion and willingness to help them learn. When your child messes up, don’t go straight to yelling. Try to understand what went wrong — and how you can help him learn from his mistake.

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