Category: Special events
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Announcing the 2021 Executive Function Conference
Thirty-six years ago, while at Harvard Medical School, I founded the “Learning Disabilities Conference.” The first of its kind, this conference brought together theorists, researchers, and teachers to improve the […]
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Free Webinar: Executive Function and Math
Why is math so hard for some students? If you ask them, you might hear answers such as, “It’s too complicated” or “It’s boring.” However, many students struggle with math […]
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EF Conference Speaker: Dr. Christopher Willard on Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the focus of ResearchILD’s 2019 Executive Function Conference, and we are excited to feature Christopher Willard, PsyD., psychologist and educational consultant specializing in mindfulness. Mindfulness is a powerful and practical […]
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10th Annual Executive Function Conference for Parents and Teachers
The ResearchILD 10th Annual Executive Function Conference is coming soon! Join us on October 25 at Hilton Garden Inn in Burlington, MA, to learn how executive function processes (goal setting, flexible […]
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FREE Webinar: SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum
What is executive function? What are executive function strategies? How do we teach strategies so that all students, whether in a special education or general education setting, can apply strategies […]
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Parents and Executive Function
Parents are hungry for executive function resources. At first glance, the reason is obvious. Parents are on the front lines. When a parent sees his or her student struggle, whether they have […]
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Educational Therapy and Executive Function
Teaching executive function strategies to students with learning differences isn’t easy! So it’s no surprise that parents often turn to specialists to work one-on-one with students who struggle in school. […]
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Summer Goals? How About Executive Function Professional Development!
Summer is an ideal time to work on your goals and explore your interests. We’ve talked about how important it is to encourage your students to work on their goals […]
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ADHD and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
Many students with ADHD take medication. In the words of one of my students, “It was a life-saver. Now I know how all the other kids feel.” Beyond learning differences, […]
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Helping Students Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety
Anxiety is a pervasive mental health crisis. In fact, one in five students will be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Considering the fact that anxiety disorders are largely under-reported, it’s […]