The Neurodiversity Podcast

I had the honor of sitting down with Emily Kircher-Morris, host of the Neurodiversity Podcast, to discuss the critical role of executive functioning in education. We explore how these skills are essential for student success, and discuss incorporating them into teaching practices, rather than treating them as an afterthought. Our conversation also covers the importance of clarity, modeling, and routine in teaching these skills, and the challenges posed by the digital era.

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Tanya and I explore:
👉🏽 Executive functioning is a core part of learning.
👉🏽 Teaching executive functioning skills should be explicit and integrated into the curriculum.
👉🏽 Clarity, modeling, and routine are essential for teaching these skills.
👉🏽 Students need daily practice to develop executive functioning skills.
👉🏽 The digital age may hinder the development of these skills.
👉🏽 Organization is a transformative skill that grounds students.
👉🏽 Self-assessment empowers students to reflect on their learning.
👉🏽 Teachers struggling with executive dysfunction can impact their students' learning.
👉🏽 Accountability involves collaboration between teachers, students, and families.
👉🏽 Neurodivergent students benefit from tailored strategies and workarounds.

We also chat about my book, Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments. 📖

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