Assess Your Executive Function — Free 12-Question Check-In
Take the free executive function check-in. 12 questions reflecting on impulse control, cognitive flexibility, working memory, and planning — grounded in validated executive function research. Instant results showing your cognitive control profile with neurotype connections. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical assessment.
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What is the Executive Function?
Executive function is your brain's management system — the cognitive processes that let you plan, focus, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. This check-in reflects on four core domains drawn from validated executive function research: Impulse Control, Cognitive Flexibility, Working Memory, and Planning & Organisation.
Executive function difficulties are central to both ADHD and autism, but in different patterns. ADHD typically shows Working Memory + Impulse Control challenges. Autism typically shows Cognitive Flexibility + Planning challenges. Understanding your specific profile helps target the right strategies and accommodations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is executive function?▼
Executive function is a set of cognitive processes including working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. These processes let you plan ahead, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks. Think of it as your brain's CEO — the part that decides what to focus on and what to ignore.
Is poor executive function the same as ADHD?▼
Not exactly. Executive function difficulties are a core feature of ADHD, but they also appear in autism, depression, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions. ADHD specifically involves Working Memory and Impulse Control. This Check-In helps identify which domains are affected in your case.
Can executive function improve?▼
Yes. Executive function can be strengthened through targeted strategies (external systems, routines, tools), cognitive training, exercise, sleep improvement, and in some cases medication. The key is knowing which domains to target — which this Check-In helps identify.
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