Prospective Memory & ADHD: the Ability to Remember - Tues Oct 21, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Prospective Memory & ADHD: the Ability to Remember to Carry Out Future Intentions - Daniella Karidi, PhD

Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll grab the laundry from the dryer in ten minutes,” only to find it still sitting there hours later? That is a lapse in prospective memory, the ability to remember to carry out future intentions such as taking medication or attending appointments. For individuals with ADHD, challenges with prospective memory significantly impact daily life.
In this session, we will explore the two main types of prospective memory: event-based tasks (for example, remembering to mail a letter when you see the post office) and time-based tasks (for example, logging into a Zoom meeting at 4 PM). We will look at why time-based tasks are especially tricky for those with ADHD, and how other factors such as aging or long COVID can add additional hurdles.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of prospective memory in ADHD and practical strategies to strengthen follow-through, boost executive function, and support everyday well-being.
Daniella Karidi, PhD, is a professional ADHD and executive coach and the founder of ADHDtime, based in Encino, California. She specializes in guiding people with ADHD through major life transitions, from starting college to navigating retirement. Daniella earned her doctorate from Northwestern University, where she researched memory and ADHD, and also holds a master’s degree in learning disabilities. She has managed university disability services, spoken at international ADHD conferences, and created programs that bring science-based memory strategies into daily life. Drawing on both research and lived experience, she brings practical strategies to her clients through her coaching practice, ADHDtime.
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