Executive Function Ellen Galinsky

EPISODE 109
Executive Function and Other Crucial Developmental Issues
in Childhood and the Teen years:
A Discussion with Ellen Galinsky

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Show Notes

Ellen Galinsky is a respected and renowned expert in child development, and in this episode, she discusses crucial issues she has researched and worked on directly in supporting healthy cognitive, social and emotional development in children and teens. Barry and Dave discuss a range of developmental issues with Ellen and their relevance in understanding and supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families.

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Featuring

Ellen Galinsy

ELLEN GALINSKY

Ellen Galinsky is President of Families and Work Institute. She’s conducted research on child-care, parent-professional relationship, parental development, work-family issues and youth voice. Ellen is the author of the best-selling Mind in the Making, more than 100 books/reports and 300 articles, and most recently, The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. Other highlights include serving as a parent expert in the Mister Rogers Talks to Parents TV series; as child care expert on Dr. T. Berry Brazelton’s TV series What Every Baby Knows; being the elected President of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); and being elected to the National Academy of Human Resources. She holds a Master of Science degree in child development and education from Bank Street College of Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in child study from Vassar College. A popular keynote speaker, she has been a presenter at five White House Conferences, including the White House Conference on Teenagers in 2000. She has been featured regularly in the media, including appearances on Good Morning America, the Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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…and Continue the Discussion

Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about this episode.

1) How does Ellen define executive function and why does she see it as such a crucial issue that impacts so many aspects of development? Is her explanation consist with your understanding of executive function?

 

2) What are the risk factors/conditions that make autistic and neurodivergent people at-risk for having challenges in executive function? Can you provide some specific examples of developmental challenges based on your direct experiences as a parent, professional or neurodivergent individual?

 

3) What does Ellen share about how can we help parents, caregivers and professionals understand executive function challenges, decrease any misunderstandings or frustration they may experience, and feel greater confidence in supporting their family member, student or client? What generic strategies does she suggest that are helpful in supporting individuals with difficulties with executive function?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Music

Matt Savage, courtesy of Savage Records

Matt Savage is an autistic jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Matt has collaborated with jazz greats like Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Joshua Redman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi. Donny McCaslin, and more. He has recorded more than a dozen records and graciously contributes the music for Uniquely Human.

Production and Sound Design

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