Instructor

Nechama Fried, Ms,Ed BCBA

Executive Function Coach

Nechama Fried, MS Ed, BCBA, is a veteran special educator with over 15 years of experience in both regular and special education. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong passion and expertise in executive function by attending numerous training courses and webinars led by industry leaders over the past decade. In her role as a special educator, BCBA, and Executive Function coach, Nechama has worked with a diverse range of clients with disabilities, including but not limited to those with ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities. She has successfully coached teachers and parents in effectively supporting their students and children- implementing a variety of behavior initiatives, special education interventions, and home maintenance programs. Currently, Nechama's Executive Function Pro workshops offer practical and hands-on support for teachers in general education classrooms. These workshops equip teachers with cutting-edge, practical, and efficient techniques for organizing their classrooms and utilizing customized strategies to effectively teach and engage all students.

Objectives

After completing this course, students will:

  • Define Executive Function Skills & How They Relate to our Roles as BCBAs

  • Understand The 12 Subskills of Executive Function (by Peg Dawson, Smart but Scattered)

  • Know strategies for Improving Your Executive Function Skills Through Direct Teaching “Front Door” Skills (PTO), and Through “Back Door” Modifications (MUA)

  • Receive Tips and Techniques for training, supervising, and giving corrective feedback

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Welcome!

    • Course Downloads: Executive Functions Masterclass for BCBAs

  • 2

    Video Lessons

    • Video #1: Section 1-3 Introduction_Presenter Bio

    • Video #2 Section 4-9 EF and all its components

    • Video #3 Section 10-15 The 12 Subskills & Improving One's EF

    • Video #4 Section 16-19 Cases Studies & 2 Ways of Modifying EF

    • Video #5 Section 20-23 Planning & Prioritizing

    • Video #6 Section 24-29 Time Management

    • Video #7: Section 30-33 Organization

    • Video #8: Section 34-39 Additional Client Samples & Review of the Essential Three

    • Video #9: Section 40-46 Additional Subskills of EF & Modifications

    • Video #10: Section 47-53 Review of EF & Reinforcement & its domino effect

    • Video #11: Section 54-58 Sources

    • Video #12: Section 60-61 Summary

  • 3

    Last steps

    • ASR: Quiz - Please answer these questions

    • Confirmation of Student Profile Information for CEUs Certificate

    • Completion Survey

Executive Function Masterclass

Enhance planning, time management and organizational skills for professional success as a BCBA!

Strong executive functioning skills are essential for making strategic decisions, planning effectively, and leading teams successfully. This course will equip you with the skills to manage complex tasks, stay organized, and deliver high-quality services to clients.

Reviews

5 star rating

Takeaways from the CEU course: How to Use AI as a BCBA to Enhance Productivity

This was the first CEU course I participated with Cite Pro. Shira Pressburger, BCBA LBA presented the information in a clear and organized manner. I am looking forward to using ChatGPT to enhance my ideas and creativity while treatment planning as...

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This was the first CEU course I participated with Cite Pro. Shira Pressburger, BCBA LBA presented the information in a clear and organized manner. I am looking forward to using ChatGPT to enhance my ideas and creativity while treatment planning as well as report writing. I'm most excited about the bonus graphics lesson included here to enhance the visuals I create for my clients.

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Brocha Klahr

5 star rating

Informative and eye opening

Lyndsey Binns

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