The trouble shows up when they need to organize output—deciding what to do when and then controlling their own behavior to get there. Because they have what it takes to absorb information and learn math and language and other school subjects, you may assume that much simpler tasks like making a bed or taking turns should be a no-brainer. But that’s not the case because your child may have intelligence but lack the executive skills to put it to best use.
Peg Dawson and Richard Guare in Smart but Scattered