Boosting Brains: Evidence-Based Intervention for Children’s Executive Functioning
Many parents have sought executive function (EF) coaching for kids in order to support their organization, attention, and memory skills. However, the evidence base behind coaching is limited at best. Many interventions that claim to increase these skills lack the necessary research base.
In this talk, we discuss common executive functions, real world implications of executive dysfunction, and evidence-based principles for designing interventions. Interventions addressed encompass physical movement, neurofeedback, and cognitive training. We will focus on practical strategies providers and par...Read moreents can use for kids with ADHD. These skills may also benefit EF skills for kids more broadly as well.
Instructional methods include participation (e.g., Q&A, chat) which allow members to reflect on their own practice and ask questions directly relevant to their needs.
At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees should be able to identify evidence based executive functioning interventions for children, and limitations in current executive function coaching research.
(This presentation is mainly geared towards elementary school and middle school aged children) Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe real world correlates of core executive functions in kids
- Describe limitations of current executive function coaching research
- Name at least 3 evidence based strategies for supporting executive functioning in kids
Target Audience
Learning Levels
- Introductory – Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programing may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.
Friday, March 07, 2025
11:00 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST
About the speakers
Laura Rowley, Ph.D.
Jessie Johnston, Ph.D.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST
Questions will be placed in the chat and answered throughout the training (no designated Q&A time).
There are no scheduled breaks.
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
Utah Mental Health Counselors Association
Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
National Association of Social Workers Utah Chapter
CE Process Info
Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "Attendee Dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.
Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:
- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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Disclosure
Thank you for your interest in attending our events! 100% of the proceeds from these events directly supports pro bono and sliding scale services at UCEBT.During the CE presentation, I agree to include statements that describe the accuracy and utility of the materials presented, the empirical basis of such statements, the limitations of the content being taught, and the severe and the most common risks.
There is minimal risk to attending this CE talk, but participants are encouraged to seek appropriate consultation and supervision when utilizing new interventions. Participants are also responsible for practicing in the bounds of their own clinical competency and following the ethical and legal guidelines in their state of practice. We will discuss the limitations of the statements provided from the research.
There are no known conflicts of interest.
Proceeds from the talk will be supporting our pro bono and sliding scale program.
Conflicts of Interest: None.
Commercial Support: None.
CE Credit:
One hours of CE credit is available for attendees who are present for the entire program. UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. UCEBT trainings also provide CE credit through NASW-UT and UAMFT.
We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Presenter(s) and UCEBT have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program. For additional information or if accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at events@ucebt.com or (801) 419-0139.