Many teens with executive function challenges are academically capable but struggle profoundly because of difficulties with organization, task completion, and time management. This unique and powerful 2-hour course helps professionals learn strategies for student-led coaching success. Also included are activities, checklists, and tracking forms to implement strategies from this course. This training is exclusive to the EF Micro-Credential Program.
Learning Outcomes
Identify the differences between a coaching model and a more directive-based intervention model.
Identify students who will benefit most from a coaching approach.
State the self-assessment activities that will help students improve metacognition and self-awareness.
List student-directed goals and design ways for students to self-assess success.
Identify steps for teaching self-advocacy in the academic setting.
Course Information
Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level OTs, SLPs, teachers, and other professionals working with tweens and teens
Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development #8215. PD activity approval ID# 08920. This distance learning, independent activity is offered at 2.0 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.