Growing Brain #4: Cognitive and Executive Function

Instructor: Janna Rightmire

Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hours

CKA: Human Growth & Development

This learning event will review how cognition and executive function development unfolds in early childhood. We will consider ways to support young children in promoting a healthy brain and explore what can inhibit healthy growth and development.

Training Objectives:

1 . By the end of this session, learners will describe how the brain develops focusing on cognitive and executive function development.

2 . By the end of this session, learners will identify ways to support these early years of cognitive and executive functions development.

3 . By the end of this session, learners will summarize the importance of health development in the cognitive and executive functions of the brain.

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