The absence of consensual, cross-disciplinary theories, definitions, and methodologies has hampered the study of attention, memory, and executive function. Incorporating different theoretical perspect
In this guide for parents and professionals, the authors, both psychotherapists at The Yeager Center for Children and Families, explain how executive function skills (such as impulse control and goal
This volume reflects the pressure to develop useful models and methodologies to study executive behaviour - the ability to update information in working memory in order to control selective attention
This volume reflects the pressure to develop useful models and methodologies to study executive behaviour - the ability to update information in working memory in order to control selective attention
This book presents an innovative model for supporting executive function in students with attention, memory, organization, planning, inhibition, initiative, and flexibility difficulties, including tho
Updated with new scientific discoveries, this indispensable guide links brain research with innovative teaching techniques that strengthen students’ critical thinking abilities and other key skills.
Executive Function difficulties may not go away with age -- and inside you'll find 52 worksheets, 40 handouts, and dozens of tips to make day-to-day living easier and more productive for adults.Writte
In Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties, McCloskey, Perkins, and Diviner provide a unique blend of theory, research, and practice that offers clinicians an overarching frame
In Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties, McCloskey, Perkins, and Diviner provide a unique blend of theory, research, and practice that offers clinicians an overarching frame
There is a huge appetite among the thinking professionals for ways to extend their quality and quantity of life through work. We are living longer and want to ensure we build our cognitive fitness thr
Executive Function: Development Across the Life Span presents perspectives from leading researchers and theorists on the development of executive function from infancy to late adulthood and the factor
Executive Function: Development Across the Life Span presents perspectives from leading researchers and theorists on the development of executive function from infancy to late adulthood and the factor
Meltzer (Institute for Learning and Development and Research ILD, and education, Harvard Graduate School) compiles eight chapters to help teachers incorporate executive function processes like plannin
Executive dysfunction occurs in many clinical conditions and has significant impact on multiple facets of life. This book summarizes executive function and dysfunction for practitioners, researchers and educators, covering lifespan development, assessment, impact and interventions. Drawing together clinical, neurobiological and developmental viewpoints, the authors summarize the latest research findings in practical and applied terms, and review conceptual approaches to assessing and identifying executive function and dysfunction. Several chapters are devoted to practical aspects of executive dysfunction, including research-based treatment strategies, educational implications, forensic cautions and intervention resources. Executive dysfunction in ADHD, LD, MR, autism, mood disorders, epilepsy, cancer and TBI is covered, with test performance, neuroimaging and clinical presentation for these clinical conditions. The book concludes with anticipation of future work in the field. This is a
This text addresses the difficulties and challenges that children with executive function disorders often face as they try to navigate their way through the "regular" school system. Moyes offers tips
