In this episode of The Aspie World Podcast, Dan dives into how autism shows up in girls and women when it comes to executive functioning — the mental skills that help with planning, focus, organization, and time management.
He explains why autistic girls often appear “high functioning” but still struggle behind the scenes with memory, motivation, and overwhelm. Dan also shares proven strategies to help manage daily tasks and build consistency without burnout.
What you’ll learn:
• How executive functioning challenges differ in autistic girls and women
• Why masking hides real struggles with organization and focus
• Simple tools that improve planning, memory, and attention
• How parents, teachers, and partners can give better support
• Dan’s personal techniques for structure and success in daily life
This episode offers practical, relatable insight for anyone wanting to understand or improve executive function in autistic girls and women.
Resources mentioned:
🎓 Free Autistic Confidence Training: www.BulletproofBrain.org
🚀 Full Bulletproof Brain Program: www.BulletproofBrain.org/get
Keywords: girls with autism, autistic women, executive functioning autism, autism in females, time management autism, planning skills autism, autistic adults, ADHD and autism, neurodivergent support, autism awareness, The Aspie World, Bulletproof Brain