Executive Functioning

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@wsmac our approaches are quite similar.

Optimally, for me to learn a new action. I'd like written instructions, then I'd like to be shown how to do it, then I'd like to learn it by repetition and finally, I will be able to do it quickly and efficiently.

If I am learning on my own, I make written instructions and then I carry them out and then I rely on repetition to get good at new tasks.

However, I don't know if every task is worth that much effort (possible laziness on my part), I find it ridiculous to need to write instructions for myself and practice just to be able to do dishes or other simple tasks. Although, if my problems persist, I may have to resort to such actions. However, I was hoping to improve my strategies by seeing how other people deal with their own shortcomings.

No ADHD here . Just Asperger's and schizoaffective . Primary EF difficulties are organising and planning . I struggle with multi-step tasks . Time management isn't so good either .

My son's service coordinator recognized my issues with executive functioning . She came by 2 times already to help with some things.

TODAY
she helped me set phone (alarms and reminders on it).

First she brainstormed/learned what my daily routine is, what tasks MUST be done. She noticed things straight away anyway, like a big pile of laundry, so she knew laundry was one task.

Then she helped me figure out times to do those tasks
Next, I put in alarms for all of those tasks, into my phone, to remind me.
She also helped me put in reminders for upcoming appointment, and told me to put that in.

So that might help.
Just always keep phone charged and with a BRIGHT cover so you can spot it easily (it can get camouflaged otherwise and go missing for a long time) .

Google Calendar is what my Ex H does, to set reminders for appointments related to kids, and Google Calendar sends me reminder emails in advance. That helps too.

Those are 2 things I can think of. I'm really bad at it (my lowest score in my assessment, was for executive functioning.)

So I need EXTERNAL reminders and EXTERNAL structure (including other people) to help me keep on task, prioritize, plan, etc. Just talking to someone good at this stuff, is helpful, as they help me figure out what is the biggest priority, help plan...

It might be possible to glean insights on how executive-functioning (in time management) stemming from the 'Autism Spectrum' through studies on how the pandemic may be influencing our perceptions of time.

One of several reports as on example:

'Why the Pandemic is Confusing Our Perception of Time...........'
https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/media-resourc ... light=7564

Executive function : nope I think not. ......personal organization is for the birds ... then you add a little
Physical disability . So it gets broken down to basic necessities .. but I do remember to put stuff into the fridge
90% percent of the time . The weird one is when I am suppose to be looking for things with what little organizational
.skills I have , I look in the microwave instead of the refrigerator or visa versa . It just happens often enough to make it keenly
Noticeable to myself ?