Cost $219 Register before January 11, 2027 $239 Register after January 11, 2027
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Level of instruction: Beginner
Target Audience: OTs, OTAs
Instruction Methods: Lecture, slides, case analysis
ADHD isn’t just about being distracted or hyper—it’s deeply connected to executive functioning challenges, which affect a child’s ability to plan, stay organized, regulate emotions, and complete tasks independently. Pediatric occupational therapists often observe these difficulties in self-regulation, sensory processing, fine motor coordination, handwriting, and task initiation. This full-day training explores Russell Barkley’s executive function model and how it applies to children with ADHD. Through case examples and hands-on strategies, participants will gain practical, evidence-based interventions to help kids improve attention, motor planning, organization, and self-regulation in therapy and school settings.
Please email info@theramoves.com with any special needs requests at least 2 weeks before the webinar
Cheryl Chase, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Independence, Ohio, specializing in psychological assessments and treatments for clients across the lifespan. With a focus on conditions like ADHD, learning disorders, and emotional challenges, Dr. Chase offers expert diagnostic services and tailored treatment strategies. Click here for full bio and disclosure information
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this seminar, the participant will be able to
Explain Barkley’s Model of Executive Functioning and its connection to ADHD.
Identify the five executive functions impaired in ADHD and how they impact occupational performance.
Apply OT-based intervention strategies to improve attention, motor planning, self-regulation, and organization in children with ADHD.
Develop structured supports to enhance task initiation, emotional regulation, and independent functioning
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Introduction
Overview of ADHD and executive functioning
Barkley’s Model: The role of behavioral inhibition
8:30 – 10:00 AM | ADHD and Executive Function Deficits
Five executive functions impaired in ADHD:
Behavioral inhibition – Struggles with impulse control
Nonverbal working memory – Difficulty recalling and organizing actions
Verbal working memory (self-talk) – Challenges with internal dialogue for self-regulation
Emotional/motivational regulation – Difficulty managing emotions and motivation
Reconstitution (planning/problem-solving) – Impaired ability to organize and execute tasks
What OTs Might See:
Poor self-regulation—difficulty staying calm, focused, and organized
Sensory-seeking or avoidance behaviors that interfere with learning
Motor planning difficulties, affecting transitions and multi-step tasks
10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break
10:15 – 11:30 PM | The Neurobiology of ADHD
How ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation, not just attention
The brain systems involved in executive dysfunction
Sensory and motor implications for therapy
11:30 – 12:00 PM | Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:15 PM | Strategies for Supporting Executive Function in ADHD
What OTs Might See:
Trouble sustaining attention in structured or seated activities
Difficulty initiating and completing tasks independently
Weak handwriting and fine motor control due to poor sequencing and feedback processing
OT Interventions:
Sensory regulation strategies (fidget tools, movement breaks, deep pressure)
Externalizing information through visual schedules, checklists, and time reminders
Task breakdown techniques to improve sequencing, organization, and follow-through
1:15 – 1:30 PM | Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Translating Theory into Practice & Final Q&A
Implementing EF strategies in therapy and school settings
Creating structured routines to support self-regulation and independence
Best practices for therapists and educators
CEU Details
TheraMoves is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID #pending. This distant learning interactive course is offered at 0.55 CEUs, beginner educational level, in the area of occupational therapy service delivery and foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
To obtain your certificate of completion:
Credits listed are offered by Theramoves for full attendance. Partial attendance will receive partial credit.
Attendance is tracked automatically by the online platform “ZOOM”
Learning assessment will be completed via an online post-course quiz. Passing a multiple choice with 70% accuracy within 1 week is required to receive your certificate of completion
Cheryl Chase, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Independence, Ohio, specializing in psychological assessments and treatments for clients across the lifespan. With a focus on conditions like ADHD, learning disorders, and emotional challenges, Dr. Chase offers expert diagnostic services and tailored treatment strategies.
TheraMoves is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID #pending. This distant learning interactive course is offered at 0.55 CEUs, beginner educational level, in the area of occupational therapy service delivery and foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
