For my assignment, I decided to survey two different people, all of whom have ADHD. I created two different surveys, one with solutions based on research primarily from people without ADHD, and the other from solutions found in research done on executive dysfunction, specifically in people with ADHD. I asked 13 questions on each with the same rating scale for both.
For the first Survey, I asked
- How often do you struggle with executive dysfun
ction? (1 = Never, 5 = Always) - How effective is using planners or calendars to manage task at lessening your executive dysfun
ction? - How often do you use planners or task lists?
- How helpful are visual reminders (e.g., sticky notes, whiteboards) in helping you remember tasks?
- How frequently do you use visual reminders?
- Have you tried emotional regulation techniques (e.g., meditation, deep breathing) to manage executive dysfun
ction? - How effective do you find emotional regulation techniques in managing focus and motivation?
- Do you Set Timers to Help Stay on Task
- How effective do you find using timers for productivity?
- How often do you take intentional breaks while working on tasks?
- How effective do you find taking breaks in maintaining focus and productivity?
- How would you rate your sleep quality on most nights?
- Do you notice a difference in your ability to manage executive dysfun
ction when you get enough sleep?
The results of this survey are as follows
For the second survey I asked
1. How often do you experience executive dysfun
2. Have you ever tried body doubling (working alongside someone else) to help manage your executive dysfun
3. How effective do you find body doubling in managing your executive dysfun
4. Do you use a reward system (e.g., giving yourself a treat after completing a task) to stay motivated?
5. How effective do you find using a reward system to complete tasks?
6. How often do you seek out environments that help you focus (e.g., a quiet library, a busy café)?
7. How effective do you find changing your environment in improving your productivity?
8. Have you tried to match your daily tasks to your energy and mental focus levels for that day (I.e not taking on more than your energy for that day allows you to)
9. If you’ve done so explain if and how it has helped? If you haven’t do you think it could help you manage your executive dysfun
10. How often do you reduce distractions (e.g., using noise-canceling headphones, clearing clutter) to help stay on task?
11. How effective do you find reducing distractions in helping you manage executive dysfun
12. Do you use deadlines, accountability, or other methods to make potential regret feel more immediate in order to manage executive dysfun
13. How effective do you find this strategy in pushing yourself to complete tasks?
The results of this survey are as follows
