Executive Functioning 101: Foundations & Practical Strategies for SLPs
This session will introduce the foundations of executive functioning (EF) and why it's essential for speech-language pathologists to understand. Participants will learn how EF challenges show up in therapy and classrooms, and walk away with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support students across age groups.
Speaker
Rachel Musial, M.A., CCC-SLP is a licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in caregiver coaching, early language, and executive functioning support. With personal experience living with ADHD and as the oldest of three siblings who all benefited from speech therapy, Rachel offers genuine insight and empathy in her holistic, relationship-centered approach. She empowers families and fellow therapists through coaching, workshops, and practical strategies that blend evidence-based practices with real-world application. She also creates digital resources and provides professional development for SLPs seeking to deepen their impact.
Disclosure: Rachel Musial receives an honorarium from AbleNet for this event. She is also the owner of Connections with Rach, where she sells speech-language pathology resources.
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Who this course is for
Every minute is written for working clinicians, educators, and families. You walk away with real-world tools to try with your next learner, not abstract theory.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Behavior Specialists
Educators
After this course
What you’ll walk away with.
You leave with concrete skills and frameworks you can apply in your next session, classroom, or family visit, not just ideas to think about later.
Earn your CEUs
Attend the full course and pass the post-session assessment at 80% or higher. Your 0.1 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
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You’ll be able to
Define executive functioning and describe 3 key developmental components.
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You’ll be able to
Explain 2 ways executive functioning impacts communication, learning, and participation in therapy.
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You’ll be able to
List at least three practical, evidence-informed strategies to support executive functioning in speech-language therapy.
The full 1 hour
Your learning path.
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Introduction to Executive Functioning
10 minutes - 2
Introduction to Executive Functioning
15 minutes - 3
Practical Strategies for SLPs
25 minutes - 4
Live Q&A and Learner Outcome Review
10 minutes
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Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.
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