Identification of Executive Function Deficits in Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders
Brief Program Description
Executive function (EF) skills have been found to support self-regulation (SR) of emotions and behavior. SR failure is often evidenced in maladaptive behaviors typical of children with EBD. This paper presents research procedures and findings from a study designed to investigate (1) differences in performance on EF skill assessments between students with EBD and typical students.
Identification of Executive Function Deficits in Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders
Harborside Center
Executive function (EF) skills have been found to support self-regulation (SR) of emotions and behavior. SR failure is often evidenced in maladaptive behaviors typical of children with EBD. This paper presents research procedures and findings from a study designed to investigate (1) differences in performance on EF skill assessments between students with EBD and typical students.
