(HS Shkadron 150596 2026) Executive Functioning in Children and Adolescents: Neuroscience-Driven Tools for Regulation, Res...

Course overview

A fresh lens on behavior 20+ concrete, ready-to-use strategies Tools to advocate, explain, and collaborate Meltdowns, shutdowns, resistance, and "defiance" often mask what's really happening in the brain - executive function overload. For kids with ADHD or Autism, their ability to plan, shift, and self-regulate collapses under stress, leaving adults unsure how to help. This training bridges neuroscience and practice to give you concrete tools that promote emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and engagement - without relying on compliance charts or behavioral control. Through real-world examples, clinical demonstrations, and interactive activities, Polina Shkadron will share strategies that build executive skills through language, movement, and emotional safety. You'll walk away with: Sensory-motor and visual supports to strengthen working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility Movement-based transition tools that prevent overwhelm and reduce resistance Scripts and coaching prompts for caregivers and teachers to foster collaboration instead of control Play-based activities that link self-awareness, planning, and emotional regulation Templates for individualized executive function plans you can use immediately