The Science Behind Executive Functions

Date: 02-25-2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Frederickson Lab- DiMenna-Nyselius Library

The Science Behind Executive Functions In-Person

This workshop explores how executive functions—the brain’s “coaching staff”—help students plan, focus, and follow through on tasks.

Using real-life case studies, we look at how challenges in executive functioning often reflect difficulties in performance, not intelligence or motivation. This session highlights how stress impacts these skills and how creating a shared, supportive language can make a big difference. Staff and faculty members will walk away with practical tools and strategies to help students build independence and confidence in managing their learning.

Organizing by Fairfield Wellness & the DiMenna-Nyselius Library. Presented by Sasco River Center, a multidisciplinary practice that has served more than 8,000 children, adolescents and young adults across Fairfield County (and statewide via telehealth). Our team brings together licensed psychologists, therapists, coaches.


Related Web Site : https://libcal.fairfield.edu/event/16221836


For more information, contact Pamela Paulmann / 203 254 4000 2080 / ppaulmann@fairfield.edu