Before you can support executive functioning, you need to know what’s actually expected at each age. Did you know attention span continues developing until age 16? That impulsivity in a 7-year-old is neurologically normal? This session takes a deep dive into the developmental timeline of executive functioning skills, so you can tell the difference between a deficit and a developmental stage. We’ll also explore how diagnoses like ADHD, anxiety, autism, and trauma-related experiences shape how executive functioning deficits look in the classroom. This is the foundation everything else builds on.
Learning Objectives:
- Map the developmental timeline of executive functioning skills to distinguish age-appropriate behavior from skill deficits requiring support.
- Identify how specific diagnoses and experiences shape the way executive functioning deficits present in students across settings.