Creating Environments that Support Executive Functioning

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are likely to experience vulnerabilities related to executive functioning, meaning that they may struggle with flexibility, planning, self-monitoring, and self-control, working memory, time management, and organization. Difficulties with these cognitive tasks can result in significant anxiety, poor self-esteem, and limited independence for individuals with I/DD. However, there are many strategies that can be used within all practice settings (group homes, schools, therapy sessions, etc.) that can provide support for executive functioning in people with I/DD. The trainer will utilize case studies and research to describe key executive functions that are impacted by I/DD, contextualize common challenges in terms of how they are related to executive functioning vulnerabilities, and share strategies and resources about environmental supports that can support individuals who struggle with executive functioning.

Faculty
Eileen Slade, LCSW
Assistant Director
NC START Central

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

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Objectives

• Describe key executive functions that are impacted by intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Outline common behavioral challenges considering executive functioning vulnerabilities.
• List common approaches to behavioral challenges in light of executive functioning support.
• Identify strategies to support executive functioning for adults and children with I/DD within practice settings.

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