Executive Function and Academic Skills in Autistic Students
OT and SLP Strategies Aligned with the Common Core Standards
Have you ever worked with autistic students* who seemed to understand the academic content, but still struggled to meet the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) because they couldn’t stay organized, manage emotions, or complete multi-step tasks? Executive functioning (EF) skills—such as planning, flexibility, and self-control—are often the hidden barrier that prevents students from fully participating and achieving academic success.
In this webinar, Panagiota Tampakis, SLPD, CCC-SLP, will break down how EF skills present in autistic students and why they are essential for making progress toward the CCSS. You will learn how to review and analyze specific CCSS to identify which EF skills are needed for success, then apply a 5-Step Intervention Continuum that includes interviewing caregivers and teachers, observing students in action, collaborating with the team, planning targeted supports, and working directly with the student. Along the way, you will gain practical OT and SLP strategies for strengthening task initiation, organization, working memory, emotional regulation, and other EF skills.
Through real-life case studies across elementary, middle, and high school, Panagiota will illustrate how to embed EF interventions into academic and social routines, align them with IEP and CCSS goals, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Leave this course with evidence-based strategies, ready-to-use tools, and a clear framework you can implement immediately to help autistic students strengthen executive functioning skills and achieve success in school and beyond. Closed Captioned in English.
*This course focuses on autistic students who are categorized as Level 1 (Requiring Support) per the DSM-V.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Cheat Sheet: 5 Steps of Intervention Continuum for Executive Function and Academic Skills; Resources
Panagiota Tampakis, SLPD, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor of Teaching and the Program Advisor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Clinical and teaching areas of interest include providing culturally responsive assessment and intervention for pediatric speech and language disorders, autism spectrum, childhood apraxia of speech, ADHD, and reading and writing disorders. She has also worked as a speech-language pathologist in the New York City Department of Education.
Disclosures: Panagiota receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, learners will be able to:
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- Identify 3 ways executive functioning (EF) skills may present in autistic students
- Determine how EF challenges in autistic students can impact progress toward common core standards
- Apply 3 EF strategies that OT and SLP practitioners can use collaboratively with the team to target common core standards in a given case study of an autistic student
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1.5 hours of lecture and case study
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- Executive Functioning (EF) in Autistic Students
- Definitions (10 minutes)
- Observing EF in Action (11 minutes)
- EF and Common Core Standards (6 minutes)
- Executive Functioning Strategies and Resources (20 minutes)
- 5-Step Intervention Continuum (9 minutes)
- Application: Case Studies (34 minutes)
- Executive Functioning (EF) in Autistic Students
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing a course evaluation which includes a self-reflection on achievement of learning objectives
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. OTPs will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for completion of this course (see imprimatur below for details).
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For ASHA CEUs
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- 0.15 ASHA CEUs | Intermediate Level
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- ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 1-year access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-90391 year
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