In this hour-long ADDitude webinar, former special education teacher Brandon Slade explains what executive functions are and the core mindsets that can help different kinds of learners develop executive function skills. He shares concrete strategies to incorporate movement and routine into the classroom, and provides guidance on organizing online portals, providing accommodations, and supporting student advocacy.

This ADHD Experts webinar was originally broadcast on February 22, 2024.

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7:00 what is executive function
10:00 who struggles with executive dysfunction?
11:00 common misconceptions of students with executive dysfunction
12:00 high levels of success - 50% of CEOs have Exec Dysfunction
14:00 Mindset of discipline=freedom
16:00 Basic needs must be taken care of first - sleep, exercise,
18:00 Constant negative feedback, "2 pats on the back, 1 kick in the tail"
19:00 Future of workforce: who are the most desirable candidates?
20:00 instructional strategies: with for everyone, essential for neurodivergent students
22:00 setting clear expectations
23:00 clear about positive reinforcements and accountability
24:00 The power of routines - decrease cognitive load
29:00 Lead dominos - what is the one thing you can do to address a bunch of issues?
32:00 make habits and routines as small as possible
34:00 "movement is the miracle drug"
35:00 movement break ideas and how to manage behavior in classroom while moving
39:00 how you organize your online resources
42:00 how to advocate for yourself: role play
44:00 managing accommodations (educator burnout related to IEP)
48:00 what if student rejects planner?
50:00 how to deal with oppositionality ?
52:00 help with transitions?
56:00 how to refocus kids/ get attention without embarrassment
58:00 advice for teachers with multistep direction

Related Resources

1. Download: The Ultimate Executive Function Guide
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2. Self-Test: Could Your Child Have an Executive Function Deficit?
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3. Read: A Classroom Exercise That Teaches Self-Advocacy and Celebrates Differences
https://www.additudemag.com/self-advo...

4. eBook: The Misconceptions That Stifle Students with ADHD
https://www.additudemag.com/misunders...

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