Executive Function as a Developmental Path – What It Means and Why It Matters
Date: Wednesday, May 13th 4:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Mark Bertin, MD, PLLC
Grades: K-12
Location: Virtual
Price: $90.00
Credentials: 1.5 Approved CTLE Hours
Description:
A growing body of research highlights the importance of executive function (EF), a set of cognitive abilities responsible for self-monitoring, life management, and emotional regulation. EF plays a critical role in social development, family relationships, and academic success. It also unfolds gradually across childhood, offering a useful framework for both parents and teachers as children grow. While many parents first encounter EF through an ADHD diagnosis, understanding it more broadly as a guide for general child development unlocks insights into everyday decisions around sleep routines, technology, discipline, and even the benefits of mindfulness. This talk draws on current research to support wise, practical choices from infancy through young adulthood, helping children build resilience and truly thrive.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of executive function in social, emotional, and academic development across childhood.
- Describe the relationship between executive function and ADHD, and how this understanding informs effective support strategies at home and school.
- Apply research-based strategies to strengthen executive function, including informed decisions around discipline, routines, technology use, and mindfulness.
