Executive function refers to cognitive processes that help us to plan, organise, and manage tasks and emotions (see figure 2). Differences in cognitive and sensory processing can differ markedly between neurotypical and Neurodivergent people. It can also differ significantly amongst different Neurodivergent neurotypes in terms of the pace and strength at which the information or stimuli is received, experienced and how these intersect. While neurotypical people tend to process one piece of information at a time (i.e. they can shut out sensory stimuli), Neurodivergent people are more likely to take in information and sensory stimuli all at once (bottom up, pattern processing, Corbyn and Aldred, 2025). This can result in sensory bombardment, dysregulation, distress and meltdown (Aherne, 2023). Neurodivergent people may also have differences in working memory which refers to the capacity to hold information in our brains. This can affect individuals with ADHD, for example, during social interactions and communicating (such as interrupting a conversation, interjecting with a sudden idea), keeping on task, remembering appointments and following instructions (Aherne, 2023).