In this presentation, Dr. Jack Naglieri will describe a five-dimensional model of executive function (EF); intelligence (e.g., CAS2), observable behaviors (e.g., CEFI), social-emotional skills (e.g., DESSA); academic achievement (e.g., FAR); and impairment (e.g., RSI). The session will include a discussion of the theory, assessment, and research relevance of tools that can be used to form a comprehensive assessment of EF across these dimensions and a way to measure the amount of impairment an EF weakness creates. Benefits include a broad view of EF that can be used to guide assessment and improve academic, behavioral and social-emotional skills.
The following learning objectives will be covered.
• Discuss a brain-based understanding of intelligence that includes EF.
• Explain how EF is seen in measures of behavior, social and academic skills.
• Introduce a comprehensive assessment model of EF.
• Show how the impact of an EF deficit can be quantified.
This session is presented by Dr. Jack Naglieri.