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Old 08-21-2008, 11:05 AM
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My executive function was low as well.

I have the same issue as you. However, DD16 helps with it. When a bill comes in we write it on a calendar that is at my desk. It helps us keep on track. Keep in mind my only bills are living costs (rent, utilities, car insurance, and food). She has access to my account online just in case everything goes to crud again. She can do the bill pay online. (I don't trust DD18 doing this right now. Not that she is not trustworthy, she just flakes out every now and then ).

I used to be able to keep it all in my head but not anymore. I sometimes have trouble with simple addition. It's crazy. Sometimes I sit back and think about all my work experience. I did a lot of statistics and trending for three hospitals. There is no way I could do it now.

Yes, that attention shifting one is what got me too. Sometimes I knew the correct arrow to push but there was a communication break between my brain and my fingers. It was frustrating.

Holly - Occupational therapists and speech therapists help with these issues. They help with learning new techniques to keep on task, helping memory, etc.
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