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Executive functioning support
ConnectNDD helps individuals, families, and professionals understand and support executive functioning across neurodevelopmental needs, including ADHD, ASM, and other learning disabilities.
connectFASD is a one-stop hub for FASD-informed support — helping individuals, caregivers, professionals, and communities navigate services with clarity and confidence.
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Support Groups
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You don’t have to do this alone. Our NDD-informed support groups offer connection, shared learning, and practical strategies for individuals and caregivers.
ABOUT NDD & ADHD
Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders & executive functioning and finding the right support.
What are NDDs?
The World Health Organization defines NDDs (Neurodevelopmental Disorders) as “behavioral and cognitive disorders that arise during the developmental period and involve significant difficulties in the acquisition and execution of specific intellectual, motor, language, or social functions. The DSM 5 includes a new chapter on NDD and includes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Rett syndrome, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and more.
What is ADHD?
- Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are strong enough to impact daily life at home, school, work, or in relationships.
- ADHD often begins in childhood and may continue into adulthood. It can affect focus, organization, emotional regulation, and behaviour across multiple settings.
- Research shows ADHD is linked to differences in brain structure, neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, and how the brain manages attention and rewards.
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning refers to the set of thinking skills that help us manage daily life. These skills include the ability to:
- Plan and organize
- Focus attention
- Remember instructions
- Manage time
- Regulate emotions
- Start and complete tasks
These skills are managed primarily by the prefrontal cortex, which continues developing into the mid‑20s. Difficulties with executive functioning are common in neurodevelopmental conditions such as FASD and ADHD.
Who does executive functioning affect ?
Executive functioning skills are essential for everyone, and challenges can appear at any age.
However, difficulties are more common among individuals who experience:
- ADHD or suspected ADHD
- Learning differences
- Neurodivergence (including autism)
- Prenatal substance exposure
- Mental health conditions affecting focus, memory, or regulation
Executive functioning challenges can influence school, work, parenting, daily routines, and emotional wellness
