SLP 336: Executive Functioning Challenges Looks like Defiance: Why and How to Building Executive Functioning in Neurodiverse Students

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Mar 9, 2026 · 34m

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Executive Functioning: air traffic controller managing stimuli and focus.

✅ Seven Components: emotional control, impulse, planning, organizing, task initiation.

✅ Practice: Executive functioning improves with consistent practice like muscles.

✅ Emotional Control: Children struggle with emotions and negative feedback.

✅ Task Initiation: Five-minute warnings and rewards help start tasks.

✅ Organization: Minimize distractions and keep…