What is executive function? Executive function refers to mental processes that help you direct your actions. These include holding information in mind, managing impulses and adapting your thinking. Together, they support activities such as planning and problem-solving (Diamond, 2013).
What can executive function difficulties look like in adults with ADHD? You may recognise difficulty starting or completing tasks, keeping track of instructions, planning, organising or remembering daily responsibilities. The pattern varies between people. These experiences alone do not establish an ADHD diagnosis (National Institute of Mental Health, n.d.).
Does the course cover procrastination and task initiation?Yes. Chapter 5 focuses on initiation, including procrastination and getting started. Planning, prioritisation and organisation are also covered in separate chapters.
Does the course include working memory and impulse control? Yes. The curriculum includes Working Memory and Inhibition. The course description covers impulse control and decision-making within inhibition.
What does the “Shift” chapter cover? This chapter focuses on flexible thinking and adjusting your approach. It addresses the course’s learning area of adapting when circumstances or task demands change.
What is self-monitoring?Self-monitoring involves noticing what you are doing and checking your progress. Within the course, this is an opportunity to consider whether your approach is helping and when an adjustment may be useful.
Is emotional control included?Yes. Emotional Control is Chapter 2 of this course. If emotional regulation is your main learning priority, you can also explore the separate
Emotional Regulation course in the collection.
How many lessons are included? The course includes 12 lessons covering the areas outlined above. How long is the course? The course includes 2.25 hours of video content, equivalent to 2 hours and 15 minutes. Allow additional time for the workbook and practical exercises. You can choose your preferred playback speed.
How long do I have access? The individual course includes 180 days of access. The complete Adult ADHD Foundations Program offers 12 months of access to its five core modules.
Is a workbook included? Yes. The course includes a 95-page workbook to use alongside the lessons.
Will I receive a certificate? Yes. A completion certificate is provided. It records course completion and does not confer a professional qualification.
Can I access the course outside Ireland? Yes. The course is available online worldwide and is self-paced.
Is this therapy? No. This is an educational program using CBT-informed approaches. It does not include individual psychological assessment, diagnosis, counselling or therapy.
Can the course tell me whether I have ADHD? No. It is designed around adult ADHD learning needs but cannot assess or diagnose ADHD. If you want to explore a possible diagnosis, speak with an appropriately qualified professional.
What evidence informs this type of approach? Research has investigated clinician-delivered cognitive-behavioural approaches to organisation, planning and time management in adults with ADHD, including a trial of meta-cognitive therapy (Solanto et al., 2010). This research provides background for the broader approach. It is not a trial of this self-paced educational course and does not establish its individual outcomes.
Does “get organised without burnout” mean the course treats burnout? No. The phrase describes the course’s emphasis on developing manageable systems. The course does not diagnose or treat burnout, and it cannot guarantee that you will avoid exhaustion or overwhelm. Persistent difficulties may warrant individual support.
How much does the Executive Function course cost? The individual course costs €297 as a one-time fee. This includes 12 lessons, 2.25 hours of video content, a 95-page workbook, a completion certificate and 180 days of access.
How much does the Adult ADHD Foundations Program cost? The Foundations Program costs €745 for five core modules, equivalent to €149 per module. Valued at €1,635, it offers a saving of €890 and includes 12 months of access. A payment-plan option is available. Visit the Foundations page for current enrolment information.
Where can I preview the content or explore other courses? View the
Executive Function content overview or browse the
Adult ADHD course collection.
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