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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 40 MIN

Executive Functioning: Strategies for Autism Success | with Dr. Lauren Kenworthy #225

from Autism Weekly · host ABS Kids

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Kenworthy, a leading expert in the field of autism and executive functioning. Dr. Kenworthy is the author of Unstuck and On Target, a school-based intervention program proven to help children on the autism spectrum develop critical executive functioning skills. Today we will be discussing how executive functioning impacts learning and daily life for autistic individuals, as well as practical strategies to support these skills at home, in school, and beyond. Download latest episode!  Resources Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D.  Pediatric Neuropsychologist Chief, Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology Children’s National (Washington DC) Professor, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry George Washington University Medical School Research Website: https://www.childrensnationalcasd.com ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Kenworthy, a leading expert in the field of autism and executive functioning. Dr. Kenworthy is the author of Unstuck and On Target, a school-based intervention program proven to help children on the autism spectrum develop critical executive functioning skills. Today we will be discussing how executive functioning impacts learning and daily life for autistic individuals, as well as practical strategies to support these skills at home, in school, and beyond. Download latest episode!  Resources Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D. Pediatric NeuropsychologistChief, Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology Children’s National (Washington DC)Professor, Pediatrics, Neurology, PsychiatryGeorge Washington University Medical School Research Website: https://www.childrensnationalcasd.com ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

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