The ADHD Exchange: Executive Functioning 101 belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Executive Functioning 101, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →The ADHD Exchange Series 4: with Nicole Stewart & Christina Torres ADHD & Executive Functioning 101 Executive functioning encompasses a set of skills that underlie our ability to learn, plan, organize, and executive tasks and skills. Executive functioning deficits are one of the hallmark symptoms of ADHD; whether they lead to impulsivity, disorganization, procrastination, or other issues. Fortunately, practice and focus on these skills can sharpen them, and allow those with ADHD to find success with their executive functioning and independence. This workshop will help you: Breakdown the Components of Executive FunctioningLearn How to Build up Each Skill Set in Fun, age-appropriate, and Dynamic WaysExplore Effective Intervention Strategies and Support Techniques for Individuals with ADHD Professionals will walk away with a new set of skills and be empowered to support executive functioning development. The ADHD Exchange Series Events Include: Series 1: Understanding the Neurobiology of ADHD: A Prerequisite to Behavioral InterventionSeries 2: Best Practices in ADHD Behavioral TreatmentSeries 3: Breaking Down Emotional Regulation for ADHDSeries 4: Executive Functioning 101Series 5: Social Skills: A Performance Deficit or a Skill Deficit?Series 6: Behavior Management for ADHD: Considerations in Classroom Settings
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | General |
Christina Torres, BCBA, LBA, IBA, is a Board Certified, Licensed, and International Behavior Analyst who has been serving the Autism and neurodivergent community since 2014. She has worked across a wide range of settings, including schools, residential facilities, transition homes, and community-based programs, giving her a well-rounded and practical perspective on applied behavior analysis.Christina is the founder and CEO of ABA Made EZ, a digital education and mentorship platform dedicated to making ABA accessible, relatable, and ethical. Through social media, live trainings, and digital resources, she simplifies complex behavior-analytic concepts into practical strategies that empower both professionals and families. She is also the host of The Reinforcing Conversations Podcast, where she facilitates honest, thought-provoking conversations about behavior, leadership, business, and the real-life application of ABA in and beyond clinical settings.As a mother to a daughter born at 25 weeks, Christina brings a deeply personal and compassionate lens to her work, allowing her to authentically connect with caregivers navigating the realities of supporting neurodivergent children. Through mentorships, business-to-business partnerships, and community-building initiatives, Christina is passionate about supporting future leaders in the field and fostering communities where professionals, parents, and caregivers feel confident, informed, and empowered to create meaningful change.Follow her Socials Here:Instagram: @Aba.MadeEzTiktok: @Aba.madeezYoutube: ABA Made EzPodcast: Reinforcing ConversationsWebsite: www.AbaMadeEz.com
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.