Executive Functions Explained
- This is a 7 module designed for individuals who would like to learn about executive functions so you can understand how executive functions impact learning and behavior.
- The first module introduces you to executive functions, how they develop and what can happen when someone has weak executive functioning.
- The second module focuses on how to classify executive functions and how we can support their development.
COURSE OUTLINE
Intro to Executive Functions
- Course Overview
- Executive Functions
- Importance of Executive Functions
- Executive Functions Development
- Executive Disfunction
- Synopsis
Executive Functions & Research
- Research Overview
- How many Executive Functions?
- Lower Level Executive Functions
- Higher Level Executive Functions
- Hot & cold Executive Functions
- Supporting Executive Functions Development
- Synopsis
Working Memory
- What is Working Memory
- How does it develop?
- Problems with Working Memory
- Supporting Working Memory
- Working Memory’s Influence
- Synopsis
Inhibitory Control
- What is Inhibitory Control?
- How does it develop?
- Problems with Inhibitory Control
- Supporting Inhibitory Control
- Inhibitory Control’s Influence
- Synopsis
Cognitive Flexibility
- What is Cognitive Flexibility?
- How does it develop?
- Problems with Cognitive Flexibility
- Supporting Cognitive Flexibility
- Cognitive Flexibility’s Influence
- Synopsis
Higher-Order Executive Functions
- Intro to Higher Order Executive Functions
- Planning & Time Management
- Organization
- Task Initiation
- Problem Solving
- Attention
- Monitoring
- Synopsis
Supporting Executive Functions Development
- How do you support it?
- Baseline of Skills
- Explicit Teaching
- Scaffolded Support
- Visual Reminders
- Synopsis

About the Business
Garforth Education welcomes clients of all ages and with different academic needs including learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and low incidence special needs.
At Garforth Education, we believe that everybody has a unique learning profile with different strengths and challenges. When considering this profile to design a personalized education plan, it is possible to find a pathway to success at any age.
Garforth Education
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604-359-9414
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