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disorganization
the problem: the reason: the obstacles:
The child forgets to bring the right The neurological process that keeps Punishment will not change disor-
books and supplies home or to school. us organized is called “executive func- ganized behaviors that are related to
His desk, locker, backpack, and note- tion.” This is the ability to brain pathology. It’s confusing to
book are in disarray. He forgets dead- organize, prioritize, and analyze in teachers and parents when students
lines and scheduled activities. order to make reasonable decisions with AD/HD are inconsistent in their
and plans. Children with AD/HD and ability to organize. Such children are
related neurobiological problems sometimes labeled “sloppy” or “lazy.”
have impaired executive function If a child handles one task in an
skills due to abnormal dopamine organized way, it is tempting to
levels in the frontal lobe of the brain. believe he could always be organized