Executive Functioning and Autism: Building Emotional Regulation, Flexibility, and Independence with Jay Williams

In episode #45 of Autism and the Neuroverse, Alta speaks with Jay Williams, New Focus Academy's special education coordinator, about the critical role of executive functioning skills in the lives of autistic children and teens. Jay explains how skills like emotional regulation, flexible thinking, impulse control, and organization form the foundation for independence and success. Through real-life classroom stories, practical strategies, and parent workshops, Jay shares how families can support these skills at home.This episode offers parents, teachers, and caregivers tools to help neurodiverse young people thrive in school, relationships, and daily life.8/25/25