Executive Functioning Training:
Educators Guide to Executive Functioning - Why it impacts Learning and Behaviour & What to do
✅ 2 Hours, 7 Lessons
✅ Online On-demand Course
⏰ Time saver E-Book: Action Planner & 100s of Accommodations & Adjustments
⏰ Time saver: 7 Lesson Summaries to refer back to forever
✅ Transcript to refer back to forever
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Handout includes Additional Helpful Tips
✅ Email questions directly to Sue Larkey
✅ 100% Money back – if, after the first two lessons, you decide the course is not for you
✅ IT support
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Understanding Executive Functioning
Educators Guide to Executive Functioning - Why it impacts Learning and Behaviour & What to do
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Executive Functioning. Dive into seven comprehensive lessons, starting with an introduction to Executive Functioning and the impact on learning and behaviour in Neurodiverse students (ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA) Led by Dean Beadle, International Speaker & Autism Expert, for an enlightening course on Executive Functioning where he gives strategies from his lived experience and evidence-based research.
In this Executive Functioning training you will learn:
Introduction to Executive Functioning
Begin your journey with an in-depth understanding of Executive Function & Autistic Inertia.
Myths and Misunderstandings
Learn about core Executive Function skills and how they affect daily tasks and behaviour while addressing common myths that can hinder support.
Practical Approaches
Gain practical strategies to enhance learning and support student behavior in the classroom.
Lesson Outline
Lesson 1 – What is Executive Functioning and Autistic Inertia
- Understand the crucial equation “Autism + Environment = Outcome” and its implications for support
- Discover why seemingly calm behaviour at school doesn’t always indicate a lack of anxiety
Lesson 2 – Myths and Misconceptions about Executive Functioning, ADHD & Autistic Inertia
- Discover how autistic inertia affects/ADHD paralysis, the ability to start and stop tasks
- Understand the difference between “won’t” and “can’t” in autistic behaviour
Lesson 3 – Time Management in the Classroom: Why it’s so difficult and how to make it easier.
- Understand how autistic individuals experience time differently
Explore why task sequencing affects the ability to plan ahead
Lesson 4 – Key Strategies for Supporting Executive Functioning at School & Home
- Learn concrete executive functioning “hacks” for home and school environments
- Discover how to simplify daily routines through strategic organisation
Lesson 5 – Classroom Strategies for Building Executive Functioning Skills
- Discover how to create opportunities for skill development through games and activities
- Learn why visual supports are crucial for executive functioning success
Lesson 6 – Understanding Autistic Inertia and ADHD Paralysis
- Learn the “All you have to do is…” approach to breaking down overwhelming tasks
- Understand how to identify and plan around “freeze” moments
Lesson 7 – Emotional Regulation and the Importance of Safe Spaces
- Understand the connection between executive functioning and emotional regulation
- Learn how to create effective, safe spaces in educational settings
Master Executive Functioning with Sue Larkey
Build Independence
Understand how to support students’ executive functioning by tailoring your teaching methods
Key Strategies
Discover targeted strategies for home and school environments, specifically focusing on building Executive Function skills in the classroom.
Behaviour Support
Learn how to integrate Executive Functioning strategies in your teaching to support student behaviour effectively.
BONUS Resources
Executive Functioning Training:
Educators Guide to Executive Functioning - Why it impacts Learning and Behaviour & What to do
✅ 2 Hours, 7 Lessons
✅ Online On-demand Course
⏰ Time saver E-Book: Action Planner & 100s of Accommodations & Adjustments
⏰ Time saver: 7 Lesson Summaries to refer back to forever
✅ Transcript to refer back to forever
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Handout includes Additional Helpful Tips
✅ Email questions directly to Sue Larkey
✅ 100% Money back – if, after the first two lessons, you decide the course is not for you
✅ IT support
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100% Money Back Guarantee & Zero Risk Promise
If you start this course and find that it is not for you, we will refund 100%, no reason required. Just email support@suelarkey.com.au
Executive Functioning Online Course
Includes full access to all course materials and a certificate of completion.
To have an invoice sent to your organisation for payment please email support@suelarkey.com.au.
Course Price: $149 per person
Group Bookings
For groups of 6 or more please email support@suelarkey.com.au to receive the discounted price. Payment can be made online using a code you will receive of via an invoice we can provide.
Course Price for a group of 6 or more: $99 per person
What Our Participants Say
“Dean has a wonderful sense of humour and his lived experience restults in invaluable insight into the complexities and challenges of EF for neurodivergent people. Thank you.”
“It’s a game changer! Dean is brilliant!”
“I just finished your Executive Function course through Sue Larkey and I wanted to say thank you! I’m a teacher aide, so I thought the course would be wonderful for supporting my students. Which it was. But ultimately what I got from the course was so much more! You’ve helped me to recognise exec funct challenges within myself and my children. You’re given me more understanding about my teens “doing nothing” but being in “power saving mode”. This is going to be a game changer for our relationship! Thank you.
“I give this course a 100% wrap. I think, this is the best course that I have ever undertaken in my 35 year history in the education sector. It was simply outstanding with such grounded knowledge and key areas for anyone to use to assist them with teaching and guiding our students. I have already recommended this course and others to several people.”
“This course has practical information which is incredibly useful and easy to understand and implement. Thank you for what do, it has helped our family so much x.”
“The course content will make you understand whats been going on all this time with students who are struggling with EF and Autism. I wish I had seen this course years ago!”
“Hi Dean, I’m a Teacher Aide and just completed the Executive Functioning and Autistic Inertia course through Sue Larkey’s e-learning. Your presentation was incredible and the conclusion brought tears to my eyes….autistic people are fabulous as they are!! Thank you for giving me so much more insight and knowledge to support my students x.”
“The course thankfully looks right outside of the conventional deficit model and focuses on positivity.”
“The information is chunked into small parts that makes it easy to fit in and around other tasks. You will learn lots about executive functioning. Lots of great practical strategies to support young people with neurodiverse students.”
Meet Dean Beadle
Dean Beadle is a renowned autistic conference speaker, INSET (Professsional Development) trainer, and workplace accessibility consultant with over 20 years of experience. He has delivered more than 1,000 keynotes, seminars, INSET sessions, and webinars across the globe, including Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand, with webinars reaching audiences in Asia and America.
Dean’s Professional Development sessions for schools focus on helping staff better understand autistic communication styles and offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety and distress for autistic learners. In addition, he is a passionate advocate for creating accessible workplaces, having delivered impactful sessions to organizations such as YouviewTV, Ambassador Theatre Group, Sopra Steria, Balfour Beatty, Scotiabank, and the International Rescue Committee, among others. His workplace sessions aim to shift attitudes and foster environments where autistic employees can thrive.
Driven by a commitment to challenging harmful stereotypes and addressing societal inequalities faced by autistic individuals, Dean continues to inspire change through his work. Alongside his advocacy, Dean is also a singer, performing at charity events, conferences, and touring his own show, My Life in Songs and Stories, accompanied by a pianist.
Dean holds honorary roles with three UK charities.
Meet Sue Larkey
Sue Larkey is a highly respected educator, author, and speaker with extensive experience in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She has taught students in both mainstream and special education settings, combining practical experience with extensive research. Sue holds a Master’s in Special Education and has completed the research sections of her Doctorate in Education.
Sue’s podcast, the “Sue Larkey Podcast,” has over 1.3 million downloads across more than 200 episodes and is the #1 ranked Apple Podcast in Australia in the Course category. Her podcast resources are used by leading universities, including Monash University and Canberra University, to train teachers. She also has a global following, with over 135,000 subscribers to her weekly e-newsletter in more than 30 countries and a community of 130,000 Facebook followers.
Sue has authored over 18 books aimed at educators, teacher assistants, and parents/carers, and is a former winner of the Naturally Autistic International Award for Community Contribution. She has delivered hundreds of speeches at both international and national conferences, earning recognition as a trusted source of knowledge, compassion, and inspiration for educators, support workers, and families.
PODCAST: Executive Functioning Sue Larkey with guest Dean Beadle
Executive Functioning Skills for Neurodiverse students: “Beyond just try harder” with guest Dean Beadle
Executive Functioning Meaning And Strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do we get the certificate?
Immediately upon completion of the course.
- Can this Course Count towards my Professional Development?
Yes. Completing Educators Guide to Executive Functioning – Why it impacts Learning and Behaviour & What to do in the priority area of Students/children with Disability addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 1.2 and 1.5 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- What age is the course appropriate for?
The course is appropriate for supporting primary and secondary age children.
- Can the course be watched as a group?
Yes, the course can be watched together as a group, however each person participating needs to be individually registered.
- How long do I have to do the course
The initial access period is set to 6 months but we will always extend this if you need longer to complete the course.
- Can I rewatch the course?
Yes, you can rewatch the course as much as you like during the 6 months that the course is available to you.
- I am having technical issues, what do I do?
Contact our team on support@suelarkey.com.au
- When is the course on?
It is an online On-demand course, so it can be watched whenever it suits you.