Executive Functioning and Behavior: Looking Beyond the Behavior
South Dakota Parent Connection is pleased to share this on-demand learning opportunity created in partnership with our friends at the Montana Empowerment Center. This presentation explores the important connection between executive functioning skills and behavior, helping families better understand why children may struggle with tasks such as staying organized, managing emotions, starting assignments, or adjusting to change.
In this presentation, viewers will learn how executive functioning skills develop and how challenges in these areas can affect behavior at home, at school, and in the community. Rather than focusing only on behaviors we can see, this session encourages families to look deeper and understand the skills children may still be learning.
Topics include:
- What executive functioning skills are, and why they are important
- How executive functioning affects behavior and emotional regulation
- Common challenges with organization, attention, flexibility, and self-control
- Strategies families can use to support these skills at home
- Ways to partner with schools to provide effective supports
This recording is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who supports children and youth with disabilities or special health care needs. Whether your child has difficulty with planning, staying focused, managing emotions, or completing everyday tasks, this session offers practical information and encouraging strategies you can begin using right away.
Watch the recording below to learn more about executive functioning and behavior and discover ways to help your child grow and succeed.