B – 76 Virtual Executive Functioning Support Group: A Flexible Approach toward Accessible Interventions

Abstract Objective Adults with executive functioning (EF) concerns often experience challenges that interfere with their daily lives. Interventions that target EF skills are especially helpful for those with EF deficits or neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) as they can enhance individuals’ abilities to manage daily tasks in adulthood. Moreover, social interactions provide valuable opportunities for developing, practicing, and maintaining these skills. Method The present study explores the effectiveness of a virtual support group designed to educate and equip adults with EF skills. Patients (N=125) attended four 60-minute weekly sessions held between October 2022-November 2024. Patients were asked to provide self-report ratings of perceived executive dysfunction and mood using the executive dysfunction subscale of the Frontal Systems Behavior Scale (FrSBE) Self-Report and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Results Preliminary results indicate that 97% of the patients reported clinically significant executive dysfunction. Additionally, 60% reported moderate-to-severe depression, 63% reported moderate-to-severe anxiety, and 48% reported moderate-to-severe stress. Conclusion Findings suggest that even individuals with increased executive dysfunction and mood concerns can engage in a supportive, skills-based-group despite its virtual nature, underscoring the impact and need of flexible clinical interventions to address EF concerns.