Problem solving

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Executive dysfunction, most likely has many contributing factors ? chronic depression, PTSD , fatigue,brain fog ?
And all the stuff that is in the area of these symptoms . And being a Aspie one might have to grow up with these symptoms and ,possibly not knowing any different situation. There might not be any expectation of things being different in ones life.? Am thinking it all needs alittle more research. IMHO

Problem solving is one of my finest skills. I get almost excited when stuff don't work and I need to figure them out or fix them. Since I'm on the extroverted side of the spectrum, I have a similar skill on talking. I always have an answer for every question. Quite often when I start a sentence I didn't know what I was going to say, but things just come to my lips in a second and they're usually quite sensible. My dad was like that, too. He had an important job and was used to answering all sorts of questions. I don't know if that makes me less or more qualified as an aspie.

Perhaps in some cases emotions may inhibit pathways to learning....but that might be part of the learning process too ?

I could suck at problem solving when it involves deep thought; but, when I'm motivated, I'm capable of thinking deeply, thereby allowing me to solve problems better.

The majority of my life has been solving problems of one sort or another.

Seems i do my best to avoid problems , but it genuinely feel like they chase , day to day...hour to hour

My problem solving abilities:

PROS:
-- Critical thinking
-- Some knowledge, if it relates to my special interests
-- Drive to succeed, if it relates to my special interests
-- Fairly reliable at doing things I absolutely have to do

CONS:
-- Poor time management
-- Anxiety/Frustration/Stress
-- Procrastination (to avoid the above)
-- Avoidance of tasks I "really should" do, but don't "have to"
-- Bored/easily distracted if it doesn't relate to my special interests
-- Confusion
-- Difficulty making decisions (endless loop of options in my brain)
-- Difficulty dealing with changes
-- Lack of belief problem will actually be solved/Worry that effort, frustration, stress, etc. will be in vain

One day, I'd been working on a house renovation with a crew for a couple of months, and we were almost done. I was asked to make sure that the building was secure, so I went around to each of the doors and windows, made a list of missing hardware, went to the store, and installed the lot. Then, I went outside to verify my work, and was just admiring how tight it all seemed when someone else followed me out, closed the door, and realized that they had locked the keys inside. This completely changed my mindset, and it didn't take a second to remember I had forgotten the basement windows.

Having problems is having potential satisfaction. When we don't have real ones to solve, we practice for them by playing games. Currently, I'm about 30 hours into thinking about how to do a tricky repair without causing more damage, and my odds keep improving. I have sometimes gone years knowing that there was an elegant design solution available before it became conscious. It felt like winning the lottery when I saw how do do things better.