Special Education

Executive Functioning Challenges and the SLP 

Challenges with executive functioning impact individuals in many ways. By looking at skill deficits through the lens of executive functioning, we may be able to clarify our supports and roles with our students. The development of certain skills can clearly benefit from the expertise of an SLP; however, some issues require accommodations and are better addressed by other professionals. This workshop will provide an overview of different types of executive functioning skills, review general profiles of students with executive functioning difficulties, and review SLP-based strategies to support the development of these skills or to accommodate deficits.

Objectives:

-Identify and understand skills classified as executive functions.

-Discuss how teams can review student challenges to make informed decisions regarding the need for formal evaluation by the SLP.

-Review skills that can be addressed via speech/language therapy interventions.

-Review accommodations that support students with executive functioning challenges.

Address:

BCIU's Main Office

1111 Commons Blvd.

Reading, PA 19605

Link to address on Google Maps.

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Teachers of Low Incidence Classrooms

Topics for this workshop include:

Understanding the IDD/Autism Waiver Process: exploring the importance of connecting students to this system, along with guidance on how and when to support families in navigating the process.

Functional behaviors: focusing on explicitly teaching behavioral skills such as "ready hands,” waiting, and appropriately giving up reinforcers.

Transition Planning for students with complex needs: exploring transition planning through both elementary and secondary perspectives.

Objectives: To provide opportunities for learning and networking among teachers who share similar instructional roles across the county. 

Address:

BCIU's Main Office

1111 Commons Blvd.

Reading, PA 19605

Link to address on Google Maps.

Register Here!