Possible Causes Of Executive Functioning Issues

There’s been a lot of research into what causes trouble with executive function and ADHD. Here are two main factors.

1. Differences in brain development. Researchers have looked at executive function in the brain. They’ve found that certain areas of the brain develop more slowly in people who struggle with executive skills. These areas are responsible for working memory and emotional control.

2. Genes and heredity. People who have trouble with executive function often have family members who do, too.