Course Description:
Executive Function (EF) acts as the brain's control system, helping to manage working memory, self-control, and mental flexibility that aids with learning, behavior regulation, and goal attainment. Millions of children struggle with executive function due to impacts from neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma and poverty.
This self-study course teaches the Neuroscience of Executive Function, Developmental Norms (Birth–18), Expected vs. Concerning Behavior, Signs of EF challenges in Children & Adolescents, School and Home Strategies and Caregiver Support, and Assessment Tools & Referrals.
You’ll Learn:
- Warning signs of executive function challenges by age
- Different ways to support children and adolescents with Executive Functioning challenges, as well as their caregivers
- Your advocacy role to support children and adolescents struggling with Executive Functioning, as well as when to refer for further diagnostic testing
Course Objectives:
- Identify behavioral, academic, emotional and social indicators of executive functioning challenges
- Explain the impact of trauma and poverty on executive functioning
- Implement evidence-based strategies as intervention
- Coach and advocate for children and adolescents with executive functioning challenges
- Articulate and define executive function
Interactivity:
This is a text-only, non-interactive, self-study CE Course.
Beginner Course:
TEXT-based Course
Two (2) CE Hours
How You’ll Access this Course:
You’ll receive an email with instructions to take the course and exam online once your purchase is complete
(Course Updated: July 2026)
