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General CEU: Executive Functioning Foundations: A Behavior-Analytic Approach

Executive Functioning Foundations: A Behavior-Analytic Approach becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside supervision meetings, staff training, clinic systems, and performance review. In Executive Functioning Foundations: A Behavior-Analytic Approach, for this course, the practical stakes show up in better performance, lower drift, and more sustainable team development, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive

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Course Description

Executive functioning (EF) isn't a single trait—it's a set of teachable repertoires (e.g., initiation, working memory, inhibition, planning, time management, self-monitoring) that drive day-to-day independence. This 60-minute CEU clarifies what EF skills are in observable, measurable terms; why behavior analysts need to understand their complexity to avoid mislabeling "won't" as "can't yet"; and how to program for them using task analysis, antecedent design, error-reduction, and prompt fading that ends in self-management.

What You'll Learn

  1. Define EF behaviorally: Define at least 6 executive-functioning skill classes in observable, teachable terms and correctly distinguish skill vs. performance.
  2. Pinpoint targets: Translate a global complaint (e.g., "poor planning") into 2 measurable component targets with success criteria (conditions, behavior, criterion) for data collection.
  3. Identify socially significant behavioral repertoires related to executive functioning skills across the lifespan and describe how these repertoires impact independence, social participation, and quality of life.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Amy Theobald
BCBA

Amy Theobald, MA, BCBA, LBA, is the founder of Evolving Analyst and has worked as a behavior analyst for more than a decade. A traditional clinic owner turned college ADHD coach, Amy brings a unique perspective on how behavior analysis can evolve beyond insurance-driven models. She has supported individuals across ages and settings, and now focuses on creating innovative, values-based CEUs that highlight executive functioning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and creative applications of behavior science. Through Evolving Analyst, Amy helps behavior analysts build sustainable practices that reflect both their expertise and their values.

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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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