The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
72. Working Memory Help!
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Donae Cannon
Working memory can be thought of as our shortest term memory; it's the information we hold in our mind in order to get things done.
These are some common ways working memory deficits show up in our day to day lives:
- Having to dig a box mix out of the trash several times to re-read steps when baking
- Walking into a room but forgetting why you're there
- Forgetting a new acquaintance's name seconds after you've heard it
If any of these sounds familiar, you can join us today for a discussion on working memory; what it is and how to support your brain if you struggle in this area!