Understanding Executive Functioning. Tips and Strategies to Help Your Adolescents
The term "executive functioning" is an all encompassing term that describes a large set of skills. This two hour course will provide an overview of what the term executive functioning is all about. It will outline and define the eleven skill sets associated with executive functioning. This course will also describe practical tips and strategies that can be taught to adolescents and parents to improve and manage weaknesses in each area.
Course Objectives
Understand the term executive functioning and label the eleven different encompassing skills.
Interpret an executive functioning skills survey to identify areas of weaknesses in clients.
Describe practical everyday tips and strategies that can be used by parents and adolescents to help them develop and compensate for each area of executive functioning weakness.
Topic(s)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, ADHD, ADD
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