EPISODE · May 23, 2024 · 47 MIN
#64: How Sleep Powers Executive Functions
from Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast · host Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer, hosts Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren explore the crucial connection between sleep and executive functions. They review the research on how sleep deprivation and sleep quality affect the brain's prefrontal cortex, influencing working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Aimed at educators, parents, and professionals, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to enhance mental acuity through better sleep habits. Listeners will gain actionable advice to improve cognitive health and overall well-being.Links:Effects of sleep deprivation on executive functioning: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/acp.3463 Sleep deprivation effects on basic cognitive processes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8340886/ Behavioral Sleep Problems and Their Potential Impact on Developing Executive Function in Children: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3669074/ Self-Reported Sleep and Executive Function in Early Primary School Children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34987454/ Executive functions in preschool children with chronic insomnia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31992417/ Role of sleep continuity and total sleep time in executive function across the adult lifespan. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-38247-019 Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/Cognitive Flexibility: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Executive Functioning Coaching Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching with Erica: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/www.learningtolearn.biz
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In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer, hosts Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren explore the crucial connection between sleep and executive functions. They review the research on how sleep deprivation and sleep quality affect the brain's prefrontal cortex, influencing working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Aimed at educators, parents, and professionals, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to enhance mental acuity through better sleep habits. Listeners will gain actionable advice to improve cognitive health and overall well-being.Links:Effects of sleep deprivation on executive functioning: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/acp.3463 Sleep deprivation effects on basic cognitive processes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8340886/ Behavioral Sleep Problems and Their Potential Impact on Developing Executive Function in Children: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3669074/ Self-Reported Sleep and Executive Function in Early Primary School Children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34987454/ Executive functions in preschool children with chronic insomnia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31992417/ Role of sleep continuity and total sleep time in executive function across the adult lifespan. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-38247-019 Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/Cognitive Flexibility: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Executive Functioning Coaching Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching with Erica: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/www.learningtolearn.biz
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