Challenges of Living with Someone with Poor Executive Functioning and Autism

Individuals with poor executive functioning may require ongoing assistance with daily reminders on tasks, more assistance on planning, and managing emotions, which can be physically and emotionally draining for their friends and family members.

Unexpected changes or disruptions to routine can be difficult for someone with poor executive functioning and an autistic person, potentially leading to meltdowns or outbursts.

Communication challenges can lead to tension and conflict within the family due to difficulties with expressing needs clearly.

Living with someone who has poor executive functioning and autism can lead to the autistic person blaming others or going into denial, eventually creating negative narratives of personality towards family members and friends.

Autistic people may not see the bigger picture and understand their responsibility to improve, leading to blaming their family and friends for the stressful environment.

True or false: Living with someone who has autism and poor executive functioning does not have any impact on the family and friends' emotional well-being.

True or false: Autistic people always understand their responsibility to improve and do not blame others for the stressful environment.

True or false: Communication challenges do not lead to tension and conflict within the family due to difficulties with expressing needs clearly.

True or false: Autistic individuals with poor executive functioning do not require ongoing assistance with daily reminders on tasks or managing emotions.

True or false: Unexpected changes or disruptions to routine do not affect someone with poor executive functioning and an autistic person.