This is a text based course.
This comprehensive course has been meticulously designed to delve into every facet of executive functioning, offering participants a deep understanding of each component. Drawing on a foundation of rigorous research, it will equip you with a diverse range of evidence-based interventions, all grounded in the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Through this course, you will embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of executive functioning, gaining insight into how it influences various aspects of daily life. From cognitive flexibility to working memory, each vital skill will be explored in depth, providing you with a holistic perspective on the subject
This course goes beyond the scope of the current BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists by comprehensively addressing executive functioning—a cluster of cognitive processes such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, planning, organization, and task initiation—that are not explicitly delineated in the standard task list content. It remains behavior-analytic in nature by grounding every intervention in core ABA principles: functional assessment of skill deficits, systematic breakdown of skills, evidence-based teaching protocols, and data-driven treatment planning. The course is designed for certified and aspiring behavior analysts, offering intensive, real-world case examples and practical strategies for evaluating and remediating executive functioning challenges in educational and domestic settings, aligned with rigorous behavioral methodology.
Publication Date: August 2024
This Learning course provides 6 CEU credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO.
Author/Speaker
Jaime Flowers, PhD is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA), Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (TX), and Nationally Credentialed School Psychologist with extensive experience across applied practice, research, higher education, and professional training. She has served as a university professor and program director, teaching graduate-level courses in applied behavior analysis, behavior assessment, and intervention, and has maintained authorization as a BACB ACE Provider since 2016, creating and delivering dozens of continuing education courses for behavior analysts nationwide. Dr. Flowers’ work integrates rigorous behavior-analytic principles with real-world clinical and educational applications, supported by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, funded research, and applied service in school, clinical, and consultation settings. Her professional focus emphasizes ethical, data-driven practice and meaningful outcomes for learners across diverse needs and environments.
Instructor Qualifications
Dr. Flowers CV
| Requirement Category |
Meets Requirement (✔) |
Evidence / Description |
| Published Peer-Reviewed Research or Books on the Subject |
☑ Yes |
Author and co-author of peer-reviewed journal articles and scholarly publications in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, behavior assessment, and intervention. Publications address functional assessment, skill acquisition, self-regulation, and data-driven intervention—core components underlying executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, task initiation, and cognitive flexibility. Scholarly work demonstrates sustained research engagement relevant to executive functioning within applied educational and behavioral contexts. |
| ≥ 5 Years of Practical Experience(e.g., direct service delivery, applied practice, professional engagement) |
☑ Yes |
Over a decade of applied professional experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA), Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (TX), and Nationally Credentialed School Psychologist. Extensive direct service, assessment, and consultation experience addressing executive functioning deficits across home and school settings, including working memory, organization, task initiation, self-management, and cognitive flexibility using ABA-based assessment and intervention frameworks. |
| ≥ 3 Years Teaching / Training / Mentoring Experience |
☑ Yes |
More than 10 years of experience teaching and training graduate students, behavior analysts, and allied professionals in applied behavior analysis and school psychology. University-level instruction has included behavior assessment, intervention design, skill acquisition, and applied executive functioning supports. Authorized BACB ACE Provider since 2016, with extensive experience developing and delivering continuing education courses focused on applied, behavior-analytic intervention beyond task list competencies. |
