Executive Functions for Children and Youth
5 Key Strategy Principles for Interventions
This course will discuss the 3 broad areas of executive functions, from working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility. Participants will learn best practices and tools in the evaluation process for these areas of function. Peggy will provide you with the 5 Key Strategy Principles for interventions in the areas of planning and organization, time management, self-regulation, work persistence (metacognition) and content acquisition to help your clients participate in ADLs, play and leisure, work and other meaningful activities. She will include multiple examples for each of the 5 Key Strategy Principles so you can apply what you learn the very next day you return to work. Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – List: 5 Key Strategy Principles and Examples; Online Resources: Assessment and Intervention Tools
Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an OT with 30+ years of peds experience in early intervention, private practice & out-patient, but most of her experience & passion is in school-based practice. She coordinates the post-professional MS and OTD programs & school-based certificate program at Tufts University. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the AOTA, and a regular SeekFreaks contributor.
Disclosures: Peggy receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Identify the 3 broad areas of executive functions
- Describe the use of 2 tools to assess executive functions
- Determine 3 executive function interventions that can promote participation in meaningful occupation for children and youth
1.5 hours of lecture
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- Executive Function Defininitions, Nosology and Development (29 minutes)
- Assessment of Executive Functions (13 minutes)
- Intervention: 5 Key Strategy Principles and Examples (58 minutes)
- Case Study (3 minutes)
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 the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).
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For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in AR and CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH and WA.
- For MD, this webinar is approved as part of the Self-Regulation Strategies Bundle (see Deals tab).
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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)
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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 60-day 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 60 days. 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
646-269-9039
“Executive Functions” is part of the Self-Regulation Bundle
Bundle Price: 4 Webinars for the Price of 3: $195
Bundle Description: One size does not fit all! In this bundle, you will learn from three experts in our area of pediatric practice. Peggy, Lauren and Amy will walk you through a variety of strategies to promote self-regulation for your pediatric clients, from sensory processing, executive functions, mindfulness and self-management strategies. Watch each video at your own pace. Download Apply EBP’s practical toolkit. Take the Post-test, and receive your certificates of completion. Have a great time learning!
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Testimonials
“Excellent information and tools to use! Enjoyed the case study to apply what was learned.” – COTA with 10 years experience
“Good breakdown of executive functions in simple terms that are easy to remember and share with others.” – OT with 5 years experience
“I felt intimidated to tackle this area. I now have a great starting point and some strategies to implement.” – OT with 29 years experience
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