Executive Functioning Toolbox
Practical, Neuroaffirming Strategies for Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD & PDA Brains — Across the Lifespan

A self-paced online course for individuals and professionals with 2.5 hours CPD certificate and resources

Executive functioning underpins how we plan, organise, regulate emotions, manage time, and get things done. For autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD individuals, these skills can fluctuate — especially under sensory load, emotional stress, or high-demand environments.

This practical, neuroaffirming course explores executive functioning through a person-centred lens and offers realistic strategies that support independence, reduce overwhelm, and work with the brain rather than against it.

Course at a Glance

Executive Functioning Toolbox: Practical Strategies for All Ages

$69.00 AUD
2.5 hours of on-demand video content
Certificate of Completion (2.5 hours Professional Development)
60 days access to complete the course

What’s Included in the Executive Functioning Toolbox

Executive Functioning Toolbox – Practical Strategies for All Ages
Core teaching content exploring executive functioning across home, school, and work settings.
Presentation Slides
Clear, structured slides to support learning and revision.
Recommended Readings (Books)
Curated book recommendations to deepen understanding and extend learning.
Website Links
Carefully selected online resources to support ongoing exploration and application.

You’ll be redirected to my secure learning platform to complete access.

Who This Course Is Designed For

Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and PDA individuals seeking practical executive functioning support
Teachers and educators supporting diverse learners
Allied health professionals and support workers
Parents and carers navigating daily executive load across home and school
Anyone wanting realistic, neuroaffirming strategies that acknowledge fluctuating capacity

What This Course Covers

Understanding executive functioning as the brain’s self-regulation system
Brain-based explanations for EF differences
Dopamine, neurotransmitters, and energy regulation
The impact of health, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle
Flexible organisation and planning systems
Masking, burnout, and trauma impacts on EF
Attention, distraction, and cognitive overload

Reducing decision fatigue and managing clutter
Habits vs rituals — creating meaningful structure
Procrastination, task inertia, and “all-or-nothing” thinking
Delegating, outsourcing, and reducing cognitive load
Time blindness, hyperfocus, and transitions
PDA-informed, low-demand approaches
Building self-compassion and working with the brain

Key Takeaways

Practical tools to support executive functioning differences
A neuroaffirming framework for understanding EF across contexts
Strategies that translate into everyday life, education, and professional practice

About the Presenter

Barb Cook is a neurodivergent educator, researcher, and practitioner with extensive experience supporting autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and PDA individuals across the lifespan. Her work is grounded in neuroaffirming practice, lived experience, and evidence-based approaches that prioritise capacity, regulation, and wellbeing.

This course reflects Barb’s person-centred approach to executive functioning — translating complex neuroscience into practical strategies that work in real life.

Access & Professional Development

2.5 hours Professional Development
Certificate of Completion available
May be claimable for self- and plan-managed NDIS participants (check with your plan manager or LAC)

Learn at your own pace — CPD certificate on completion