The “Big 3” of Executive Function (EF): Impulse Control, Working Memory and Flexible Thinking
- Developmental processes to guide assessment and intervention
- Dysfunction patterns in ADHD, ASD, SPD, LD and mental health
- Impact on behaviors, reading/writing performance, and self-regulation
- Primitive brain vs. logical brain and their influence
- Trauma and risk factors
Create Neuro Connections to Optimize EF Development
- Arousal states and opening the “window of opportunity for learning”
- Vision and learning: Consequences for attention and EF
- Seating postures and relationship to attention and self-regulation
- Sleep and influence on learning, self-regulation, memory and attention
Assessment: From Essential Observations to Standardized Tools
- Easy to use process checklist to get to the core of EF needs
- Connecting the “Big 3” to attention and learning space
- Quick sleep tools to identify needs to maximize EF
- Identify the 3As and how they fluctuate throughout the day
- Video Case example: School-aged child with ADHD and SPD
Skill-Building Strategies That Get Big Results!
- Classroom-friendly strategies to address sensory arousal
- Self-talk process to promote metacognition, planning and self-management
- Mnemonics, chunking and storytelling to enhance recall and retention of information
- Systems-based approaches that help children manage materials
- Quick tips for implementing elements of martial arts, physical activity and yoga
- Video case examples: Effectively implement skill building strategies
Power Driver Interventions That Take Performance to the Next Level!
- Mindfulness: Metacognition in practice to WORK that memory techniques fail
- Self-regulation strategies with the “POWER! Batteries”
- The magic dust for building habits and routines
- Fun games to for time management and organization skills
- Brain hacks to increase mental shifting, enhance memory, and rev up learning
- Use activity analysis of evidence-based approaches to encourage EF development
Connecting the Dots to Create the Optimal Learning Landscape
- Adaptive seating to promote learning and selfregulation
- Sleep strategies to share with parents
- Positive reinforcement and systems thinking to promote organized habits
- Utilize daily observation charts and goal attainment scaling to meet goals
- 504 and IEP accommodation design strategies
- Video Case Examples: Implementing adaptation strategies


