EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 46 MIN
98: The Benefits of Executive Function Training for Occupational Therapists
from Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast · host Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, host Dr. Erica Warren is joined by Diane Randall, an executive functioning coach with extensive experience in pediatric occupational therapy. The discussion delves into the significant benefits of executive functioning training for occupational therapists (OTs), offering unique insights and strategies for integrating cognitive and motor skills. Diane shares her journey through an executive functioning course and highlights the creativity and holistic approach essential in occupational therapy. The conversation underscores the importance of intrinsic motivation, kinesthetic learning, and play in developing executive functioning skills, both in children and adults. The episode is a treasure trove of strategies, tools, and compelling stories, designed to help educators, therapists, and parents better support their clients and students.Links:Executive Functioning Coaching Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategiesExecutive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/executive-functioning-resources Executive Functioning Products: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAContinuing Education for Mental Health, Rehab and Healthcare Professionals: www.pesi.comSensational Brain -Executive Functions Consultant Micro Credential (School-based): www.sensationalbrain.comCEU Courses for OT’s: www.occupationaltherapy.comHow 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-funInner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/EF Adult Coaching with Erica: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coachingEF Coaching with Diane: [email protected] Student Processing Inventory (SPI): https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?q=Student+Processing+Inventory Spot it: https://amzn.to/45uZEcl Mini Luk: https://amzn.to/4qDZaZR Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: https://amzn.to/4abJyqJ Blokus: https://amzn.to/45SoGCz Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessment
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In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, host Dr. Erica Warren is joined by Diane Randall, an executive functioning coach with extensive experience in pediatric occupational therapy. The discussion delves into the significant benefits of executive functioning training for occupational therapists (OTs), offering unique insights and strategies for integrating cognitive and motor skills. Diane shares her journey through an executive functioning course and highlights the creativity and holistic approach essential in occupational therapy. The conversation underscores the importance of intrinsic motivation, kinesthetic learning, and play in developing executive functioning skills, both in children and adults. The episode is a treasure trove of strategies, tools, and compelling stories, designed to help educators, therapists, and parents better support their clients and students.Links:Executive Functioning Coaching Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategiesExecutive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/executive-functioning-resources Executive Functioning Products: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAContinuing Education for Mental Health, Rehab and Healthcare Professionals: www.pesi.comSensational Brain -Executive Functions Consultant Micro Credential (School-based): www.sensationalbrain.comCEU Courses for OT’s: www.occupationaltherapy.comHow 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-funInner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/EF Adult Coaching with Erica: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coachingEF Coaching with Diane: [email protected] Student Processing Inventory (SPI): https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?q=Student+Processing+Inventory Spot it: https://amzn.to/45uZEcl Mini Luk: https://amzn.to/4qDZaZR Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: https://amzn.to/4abJyqJ Blokus: https://amzn.to/45SoGCz Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessment
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