Assessment of Executive Functions in Children and Teens

Description

Assessment of Executive Functions in Children and Teens

This 1.5-hour webinar provides an overview of essential elements in the process of evaluating and assessing Executive Functions (EF) in children and teens, specifically those demonstrating challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, and other developmental delays. A review of current research on EF development is followed by an exploration of common coexisting conditions and implications for learning and development. Evaluation is viewed through a three-tiered process, including highly formalized instruments, rating scales and inventories, and informal observation and interview. Multiple instruments are evaluated, and case studies are utilized to provide information on linking assessment to intervention. This course is also available in an executive functioning webinar package.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define executive functions and how they impact the quality of daily living.
2. List four conditions that put children at great risk for weak EF skill development.
3. Critique the advantages and cautions of each of the three tiers of evaluation.
4. Construct intervention goals based on assessment feedback.
5. Reference at least four tools to evaluate and assess EF in children and teens.

Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level OTs, SLPs, parents, and other professionals working with children and teens with executive functioning challenges

Course Instructor:  Lori Benson Adams, MEd

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Learning Assessment: Objective post-test

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Certificates Available Immediately!

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

This course is approved for 0.15 AOTA CEU or 1.5 contact hours under these Classification Codes: Category 2, OT Process: Evaluation, and Category 1, Domain of OT: Areas of Occupation.

This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area) beginning September 13, 2019.

Sensational Brain LLC is also an educational provider for CE Broker. This course code is 20-688184.

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