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The Executive Functioning System (Part 2) - Understanding and Supporting Executive Functioning in the Classroom
The Neurodiverse Classroom
38 minutes 47 seconds
1 year ago
The Executive Functioning System (Part 2) - Understanding and Supporting Executive Functioning in the Classroom
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into executive functioning, focusing on how executive functioning processes develop differently in neurodivergent students, including dyslexic, ADHD, and autistic kids. We explore the key executive functioning processes—working memory, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility—while sharing practical strategies to support students in the classroom.
Key Take Aways
Recap of Executive Functioning
Definition of executive functioning system.
Key processes: impulse control, cognitive flexibility, and working memory.
Causes of executive functioning dysfunction.
Executive Functioning in Dyslexic Students
How dyslexic brains process written language.
The role of working memory in reading and spelling.
Supporting working memory development.
Technology accommodations: speech-to-text and text-to-speech.
Executive Functioning in ADHD Students
Differences in brain development for ADHD students.
Impulse control and its impact in the classroom.
Accommodations for differences in impulse control development.
Strategies for developing impulse control.
Executive Functioning in Autistic Students
Cognitive flexibility and the attachment to a desired process and outcome
Accommodating cognitive flexibility differences in the classroom.
Strategies for developing cognitive flexibility.
Whole-Class Executive Functioning Strategies
Teaching executive functioning explicitly.
Visualisation and planning.
Mindfulness.
Reflexive questioning.
Recommended Resources
Alison Clarke’s SPELFABET site for literacy resources.
A link to Kristy Forbes’ website for learning more about PDA.
Tera Sumpter’s ‘Planting seeds with reflexive questioning’ digital resource.
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