S1 E4: What is Executive Function?

In this episode, Dr. Jason Fogler joins Alexis Reid to discuss Executive Function. Both Dr. Fogler and Alexis Reid work with individuals, families, caregivers, and systems who are aiming to improve and support executive function skills and in this episode, they break down some of the history, challenges, and benefits of executive function and ADHD. Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEd *Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate on what may be possible to support individuals, families, and systems in learning and life. The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Lauren Baiza, Communications and Marketing Coordinator is Colin Feheley, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid. In this episode Alexis is joined by... Dr. Jason Fogler, M.A., Ph.D is a senior staff psychologist; Co-Director of the ADHD Program and Training Director of the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & related Disabilities) Program in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital; and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He co-leads his Division's Clinical Outcomes Workgroup to improve care for what has come to be known as "complex ADHD": Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with one or more co-occurring conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, and posttraumatic stress. He has been providing neuropsychological testing, organizational skills training, and parent guidance for children and teens with ADHD for over a decade. Please note that the views proposed in this podcast episode by Dr. Fogler are not representative of the views and policies of Boston Children’s Hospital.