Children and teens with Executive Function deficits have difficulties managing time constructively; setting goals appropriately; controlling emotional and behavioral impulses; prioritizing; sustaining attention; planning and organizing; starting tasks and following through; self-regulating; and making mature judgments regarding right & wrong and cause & effect. In readily understandable terms, Dr. Mary Murphy will explain the complex topics of executive function and working memory - crucial aspects of a child's ability to be successful in school and with everyday tasks - with an emphasis on how parents can assist them in developing and implementing helpful strategies.

Register online of call 203-762-6334. Sponsored by Wilton Library, SPED*NET Wilton and Wilton Youth Council.

Licensed clinical psychologist Mary Murphy specializes in counseling  executive function and academic coaching  psychological testing  psychotherapy  and biofeedback. Her counseling practice focuses on helping children and adolescents affected by mood disorders  neurological conditions  and substance use. Dr. Murphy's unique training and clinical experience allows her to look at patients through multiple relevant lenses to evaluate the impact that emotional symptoms  learning/cognitive issues  medical conditions and/or substance use may have on their ability to reach their true potential in school. Dr. Murphy completed advanced fellowship training at the Yale School of Medicine. She currently is a professor at WestConn and in private practice in Newtown, CT.