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Apparently, when a task requires only 1-2 steps to complete I'm extra fast at doing it, but when it requires 4-6 steps it takes me even longer than if I had to do all of the exact same steps but when they're not part of the same task.

Any way to improve this?? I know I'm not dumb, per se, but it makes me feel like I'm not suitable for jobs that require some kind of thinking. If possible I want to blame it on ADHD, or something.

It's a bit difficult to give a reasonable reply to that. What kind of work tasks are you talking about? Where do you work?

Remembering the way of doing a task can be difficult for anyone, whether you have Aspergers, ADHD or whatever. I usually write down notes and draw flowcharts for the more complicated tasks at my job, then hang them on the wall at my office space.

"Executive function" perhaps?

Yep, it's the functions in the brain that deals with planning and coordinating every things like remembering what time it is, what to do at work, what to buy at the grocery store as well as more abstract thinking (i.e. remembering stuff you've read in books or imagining a scenario of what would happen).

Most people with Aspergers have trouble with the executive function, so we need some help with it. As I just wrote, it can be a good idea to write down notes. Also asking your manager whether you are doing it right - don't be afraid to ask several times in a row.