Executive Function Dysfunction Strategies For Educators And Parents

Download or read book Executive Function Dysfunction - Strategies for Educators and Parents written by Rebecca Moyes and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise and accessible, this plain English guide will help parents and educators to understand and support children with executive function difficulties at home and in the classroom. The author describes the cognitive processes that make up the executive functions, including attention, behavioral inhibition, theory of mind, organizational skills, time management, planning, decision-making, and self-talk. Using real examples, she describes how difficulties in each of these areas may manifest, and offers practical hints, tips, and accommodations for supporting children both in and out of school. Containing a wealth of helpful information as well as tried-and-tested strategies, this is the perfect primer for parents and educators of children with executive function difficulties.