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George McCloskey – Executive Function Mastery Course
Forgotten appointments, unfinished homework, distractibility, procrastination and difficulties organizing thoughts present intimidating obstacles to make progress for anyone… And the strategies that work so well for others seem to fall short when an executive function (EF) deficit is present.
Your work with individuals struggling with EF concerns may be some of your most rewarding — yet it’s often the work that leaves you the most frustrated and exhausted!
Your clients will be able to take the mystery out of executive function by learning how they think, learn, and behave. This will help them become active participants in their own growth. Combining over 20 years of experience, Over 40 years of experience working with Kathy Morris M.Ed. Executive Function, we’ve partnered with three international experts — George McCloskey, Ph.D. | Lynne Kenney, Psy.D. | Kathy Morris, M.Ed., B.S. — to bring you a comprehensive look into EFYou can incorporate a multidisciplinary approach to help promote organization, and self-Social regulation: focus, regulation-Communication, memory and many more.
You’ll not only gain effective assessment techniques to determine EF strengths and weaknesses, but you’ll also learn how to:
- Analyze an comprehensive neuropsychological model Executive functions in relation to clinical treatment.
- Research is key-Activity based Improve your thinking and self-esteem-Regulation and behavior.
- Communicate the EF deficiencies that are present in patients with a diagnosis. ADHD, anxiety and Autism, as well as dyslexia, ODD, and other psychological disorders..
- Visual strategies can be integrated to Support the reception and retention of information In long-term memory.
Whether you’re an OT, SLP, counselor, teacher, or social worker you’ll leave this course feeling confident in your ability to dramatically improve the lives of your clients struggling with EF deficits.
Through video case studies and visual demonstrations, you will walk away distinguished from others in your field when you advance your practice with these EF strategies that you’ll be able to merge into your existing approach with ease!
In Session 1, you’ll get the targeted skills and tools you need to cultivate lasting change and transform the lives of those who struggle with executive deficits – the chronically lost, late and unprepared!
Internationally renowned creator McCloskey Executive Functions Scale (MEFS), researcher, clinician, author with over 20 years of pioneering work Executive Functions, George McCloskey, Ph.D.The course will help you create personalized interventions that can be used in multiple settings including private practice and classroom.
Your clients will benefit from practical and simple-to-implement strategies.
- Time and task management are critical
- Personal organization & planning skills
- Academic and job performance
- Physical & mental health
- Plus, much more
Children with ADHD, anxiety, learning difficulties, oppositional tendencies, and disinterested in school are taught how they can be. “Cognitive Scientists” They become more interested in school and are motivated to learn by coaching their brains to prioritize, plan, attend, and remember.
Session 2 will provide interventions that teach students how to learn faster and calm their defensive brains. This will lead to improved concentration, better attention, and more competent social interactions.-Emotional skills.
Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., is a pediatric psychologist, author, and international educator.This book will show you how to combine the latest research in neuroscience, education, and kinesiology to help kids learn more efficiently. Over 30 cognitively progressive and developmental concepts will be revealed to you.-Activities, worksheets, and exercises to liven up your classroom.
Learn how to:
- Enhance cognition
- Learn more
- With:
- Motor movement
- sequencing
- Self-Regulating
- Memory activities
It can be very difficult to work with children or adolescents who have difficulty paying attention, are extremely disorganized, struggle to make transitions, and cannot plan. They repeatedly act out and meltdown—seemingly unaware of the consequences of their behavior. They frequently get placed in timeout or sent to the principal’s office — missing out on typical childhood experiences in school, on the playground and with their families. These children are often placed in timeout or sent to the principal’s office — missing out on typical childhood experiences at school, on the playground and with their families. Executive Functioning (EF) deficits.
The good news? EF can be taught!
In Session 3. Kathy Morris, M.Ed. (B.S.) is an international speaker, speech therapist, teacher, and expert in autism, ADHD, executive dysfunction and executive disorder. We will guide you through the process of strengthening neuro connections in your children and how to apply evidence.-Based metacognitive, self and based metacognitive-Hands and regulation of visual strategies-Learn more about how to improve your skills:
- Inhibitory Control
- Adaptability
- Mental flexibility
- Executive Attention
- Emotional Control
- Social skills
- There are many other benefits!
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George McCloskey, Ph.D.Dr., who is also a Professor in the Psychology Department of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, holds Diplomate status at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. He often presents at international, regional, and state meetings on topics related to cognitive and neurological assessment and intervention.
Dr. McCloskey He has over 35 years experience in the development of tests, teaching and research, as well as intervention work with a variety of clients. Based on 25 years of research and his experience with executive function problems in children, adolescents, and adults, Dr. McCloskey A comprehensive model of executive functions has been developed that can be used for assessing executive function strengths and weaknesses and guiding efforts to foster growth or intervene in problems. He consults with a number of school districts and private schools nationwide on issues related to improving students’ self-Regulation of behavior in the classroom, assessment and intervention for executive function difficulties related to academic/behavioral problems
Dr. McCloskey Is the author of McCloskey Executive Functions Scales (MEFS), lead author of Assessment and Intervention Executive Function Difficulties and essentials Executive Functions Assessment, his most recent writings on executive function and executive skill difficulties appear in Chapter 11 of Essentials of Planning and Selecting and Tailoring Interventions For Unique Learners.
Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., is the nation’s leading pediatric psychologist in the development of classroom cognitive-Programs for physical activity for students in grades K-6. Dr. Kenney develops curriculum, programming, and activities to improve children’s cognition through coordinative cognitive-motor movement, executive function skill-Social strategies and building strategies-Learning through emotion
Dr. Kenney is a graduate of advanced fellowships in forensic psychology, developmental pediatric psychology, and medical school at Harbor – UCLA/UCLA Medical School. She holds a Master’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of Southern California and a Doctorate in Psychology from Pepperdine.
Dr. Kenney’s books include, 70 Play Activities for Better Thinking, and Self-Regulation, Learning and Behaviour Rebecca Comizio (PESI 2016), Social-Bloom Your Room – Emotional Literacy program™ (Mrs. Beetle’s Books, 2017), Musical Thinking™ (Unhooked Books, 2016), and Bloom: 50 Things You Can Say, Think, and Do for Anxious, Angry, or Overly Anxious People-The-Top Kids Wendy Young (Unhooked Books (2015) The Kinetic Classroom is her professional development platform. It combines executive function education with cognitive stimulation.-Motor movement for educators and clinicians around the world.
Kathy Morris, M.Ed.Over 42 years experience in working with adolescents and children with severe behavioral problems, including ADHD, autism, and executive dysfunction. She has worked with many professionals, including educators, counselors as well as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and other medical professionals around the globe.
Kathy is a speech therapist and teacher.-Included programs, resource teacher, and first grade teacher. She was a diagnostician/supervisor for all grade levels. Kathy was a LIFE Skills/autism/behavior/assistive technology consultant at a Texas education service center before leaving to start her own business in 1999.
Kathy has keynoted many national/international conferences. She is often a guest on local news programs promoting research.-The use of evidence-based methods to help children and adolescents with ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, or executive functioning differences. Kathy offers technical assistance in classrooms throughout the United States, Canada, and many other countries.
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