Impairment by Domain

Executive Function Impairments

Executive function impairments refer to deficits in task-oriented behaviors.

  • Individuals are unable to start or stop actions at the right moment.
  • Individuals lose the ability to monitor and adjust their behavior to reconcile environmental changes.
  • Step-by-step instructions should be provided to help them carry out a task.
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