The Hidden Executive Function That Affects Everything from Math to Meltdowns in Autistic and ADHD Kids
THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST
Holly Blanc Moses
4.8 • 650 Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2025
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
Does your child, student or client constantly forgetting what you just said? Struggling to follow directions, stay organized, or complete schoolwork? You’re not alone — and it’s not a behavior problem. It may be lower working memory.
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I breaks down what working memory really is, why it’s often misunderstood, and how it impacts everything from transitions to conversations to homework.
Most importantly — you'll walk away with compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming strategies that actually help at home, in the classroom, and beyond.
You’ll Learn:
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What working memory is and why it’s so important
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How working memory fits into executive functioning
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Everyday examples of low working memory (and why they’re so frustrating)
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Why stress makes working memory even harder
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Components of the Working Memory
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How to support kids with low working memory at home and school
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Practical strategies that reduce overwhelm
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Autism-AdHD podcast. |
| 0:06.7 | It's the place to be for nerdiversity affirming parents and professionals. |
| 0:11.9 | I'm your host, Holly Blanc Moses, the mom nerd aversion therapist. |
| 0:16.4 | Here we chat about emotional regulation, mental health, social support, executive functioning, |
| 0:23.5 | learning, and more, all aimed at empowering us to support kids and teens with compassion |
| 0:29.8 | and understanding. |
| 0:31.7 | I'm thrilled that you join me today and I've got some pretty exciting news to share with you. |
| 0:37.6 | For those rock star therapists listening right now, |
| 0:41.6 | I've created continuing education training that is tailor-made for you. |
| 0:47.7 | Take a deep dive into cutting-edge strategies that you can start using today. |
| 0:54.4 | The CEs you've wanted for so long are finally here. |
| 0:59.6 | Go to hollyblankmosis.com forward slash C.E. Training and sign up. |
| 1:07.0 | You are going to love it. |
| 1:09.6 | The link is also available in the show notes. |
| 1:12.8 | Now, if you are a parent or educator listening |
| 1:15.9 | and you know a therapist or a psychologist |
| 1:19.1 | that is passionate about supporting kids and teens, |
| 1:22.7 | I greatly appreciate it if you could pass on this great news. |
| 1:27.2 | Thanks so much again for your support. |
| 1:29.3 | And let's get started. |
| 1:41.9 | Welcome to the Autism, ADHD podcast. |
| 1:45.8 | I'm thrilled that you join me today. |
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