In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Executive Functions for the jargon of the day before being joined by Bob Demarco and Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions to make an important announcement! Check it out! https://abilitylifesolutions.com 14:23 Jargon of the Day - Executive Functions 15:33 Executive Functions - Actual Definition 16:07 Executive Functions - Working Definition 30:50 Question of the Day - What do you have a hard time finishing? 33:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 35:06 Bob Demarco and Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions! 36:52 What you Should Know about Ability Life Solutions 38:45 Ability Life Solutions Super Hero Ad 43:01 The Goal of Ability Life Solutions 58:48 This week on Autism Live!

Executive Functions Explained + Bob DeMarco & Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions

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Executive Functions Explained + Bob DeMarco & Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions

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