"Mistakes, whether spoken or promised, are universal. The feeling of "putting our foot in our mouth" arises from a key executive function that our brain controls: stopping ourselves. However, the knowledge that response inhibition is an executive function skill is not universal. Executive function skills are brain-based skills that help us get things done (or not). Many of us who are neurodivergent have an uneven executive function profile; some executive functions are significant strengths, while others pose substantial challenges."
"Response inhibition is the skill of pausing before acting to make choices that are in line with your goals and values. For many of us, this is not as easy as it sounds. Response inhibition is a challenge for many people, particularly those with neurodiversity, and this ability may be vary based on our physical state at the time. We may struggle to control our reactions when stressed, busy, or tired."
Response inhibition is a brain-based executive function that enables pausing before acting to make choices aligned with goals and values. Many people, especially those who are neurodivergent, experience uneven executive function profiles with strengths and challenges. Response inhibition can worsen when a person is stressed, busy, or tired, leading to impulsive speech, unconsidered choices, or preference for immediate rewards over future benefits. The inability to inhibit responses is not a moral failure but a brain-based difficulty that benefits from compassion. Defining values, altering environments, and setting effective goals are practical strategies to strengthen response inhibition.
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