Task Initiation
The ability to start tasks or activities. Often difficult for individuals with ADHD due to executive function challenges.
Overview
Task initiation is the ability to start tasks, which is often challenging for individuals with ADHD.
Detailed Description
Task initiation involves the ability to begin tasks or activities, which requires executive functions like planning, motivation, and overcoming inertia. For individuals with ADHD, task initiation can be extremely difficult, even for tasks they want to do or know they need to do. This is related to executive function deficits and motivation challenges. Strategies that reduce the 'activation energy' needed to start can be helpful.
How This Relates to ADHD
Task initiation difficulties are a core executive function challenge in ADHD, contributing to procrastination and difficulty completing tasks.
Treatment and Management
Strategies include breaking tasks into very small first steps, using timers, creating routines, reducing barriers to starting, and medication that improves task initiation.
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