Presentation: Executive Functioning Essentials
Recorded May 23, 2025Hosted by Autism Society Alberta’s Indigenous Relations Circle
Presented by Tanya Keto, Registered Psychologist #6405
Executive Functioning (EF) refers to the brain’s behaviour management system. EF’s cognitive processes tell us what to do, when and how well. People with Learning Disabilities, (like Dyslexia), and/or Neurobiological Disorders, (like ADHD), may have difficulty developing and accessing these functions, compared to neurotypical same-aged peers.
A lack of EF may create lack of motivation and social skills, resulting in low grades, school avoidance, anxiety and stress. But these so-called problem behaviours are simply symptoms of a child’s unmet needs.
Check out Tanya’s presentation to learn how Executive Functioning relates to behaviour, as well as ways you can support EF, with Tanya’s presentation.
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About Tanya
With a unique ability to combine real-life experiences and professional best-practices, Tanya Keto’s approach combines empathy, insight and expertise to help others find success. Tanya has 25 years’ experience working alongside struggling students and their families as a teacher, learning strategist, guidance counsellor and educational psychologist.
Throughout her career, Tanya has supported people with ADHD and Learning Disabilities as a coach, educator and mentor to teachers, caregivers, employers and practitioners specializing in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Currently, her practice focuses on psychoeducational assessments to treat Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Learning Disabilities, including ADHD, giftedness, ASD and Dyslexia.
Tanya is a sessional instructor in Learning Disabilities as part of UCalgary’s Master of Education program. She is also a parent coach for the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada.
