Building Executive Function

Author : Nancy Sulla
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351803816

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Building Executive Function by Nancy Sulla Pdf

Educators clamor to provide top-notch lessons and resources for students, but if students lack executive function, even the best materials won't produce the desired results. If students haven’t developed the brain-based skills to focus, catch and correct errors, identify cause-and-effect relationships, and more, they can't make sense of lessons. Executive function is the missing link to student achievement. But how can you develop this in the classroom? In this new book, bestselling author Nancy Sulla has the answers. She explains how building executive function requires a combination of activities, structures, and teacher facilitation strategies aimed at six increasingly complex life skills that should be the goal of any school: conscious control, engagement, collaboration, empowerment, efficacy, and leadership. She also offers a variety of examples, activities, and structures fit for every grade level and subject area. With the book’s practical strategies and tools, you will be inspired, armed, and ready to establish a clear framework for building executive function in all your students.

Author : Laurie Faith,Carol-Anne Bush,Peg Dawson
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462548958

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Executive Function Skills in the Classroom by Laurie Faith,Carol-Anne Bush,Peg Dawson Pdf

With insight and humor, this motivating guide shows how to bring executive functions (EF) to the forefront in K–8 classrooms--without adopting a new curriculum or scripted program. Ideal for professional development, the book includes flexible, practical, research-based ideas for implementation in a variety of classroom contexts. It shares stories from dozens of expert teachers who are integrating explicit EF support across the school day. Provided is a clear approach for talking about EF barriers and strategies as part of instruction, and working as a class to problem-solve, explore, and apply the strategies that feel right for each student. Several reproducible tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

Author : Roberta Strosnider,Valerie Saxton Sharpe
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781544338835

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The Executive Function Guidebook by Roberta Strosnider,Valerie Saxton Sharpe Pdf

Teach some of the most important skills your students will ever need! "Please, try harder." "Please, pay attention." "Please, behave." Most students want to do what it takes to succeed, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. Executive function skills such as self-regulation, focus, planning, and time management must be taught, and they take practice. When you work on them in class, you give students the tools they need to not only learn but also monitor themselves. Teaching executive function skills in your classroom doesn’t have to be difficult. This unique guidebook—designed with busy teachers in mind—introduces a flexible seven-step model that incorporates Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and the use of metacognition. Features include Descriptions of each skill and its impact on learning Examples of instructional steps to assist students as they set goals and work to achieve success. Strategies coded by competency and age/grade level Authentic snapshots and "think about" sections Templates for personalized goal-setting, data collection, and success plans Accompanying strategy cards Whether you teach kindergarten, high school, or anything in between, you can make executive function training part of your teaching. As students’ proficiencies improve, you will see their confidence and capability increase—setting the stage for their success in school and in life.

Author : Margaret H. Sibley
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462527694

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Parent-Teen Therapy for Executive Function Deficits and ADHD by Margaret H. Sibley Pdf

This user-friendly manual presents an innovative, tested approach to helping teens overcome the frustrating organizational and motivation problems associated with executive function deficits and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Supporting Teens' Autonomy Daily (STAND) approach uses motivational interviewing (MI) to engage teens and their parents in building key compensatory skills in organization, time management, and planning. Parent training components ease family conflict and equip parents to support kids' independence. Ready-to-use worksheets and rating scales are provided; the book has a large-size format for easy photocopying. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print all 45 reproducible tools.

Author : Lynn Meltzer
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781606236161

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Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom by Lynn Meltzer Pdf

Accessible and practical, this book helps teachers incorporate executive function processes - such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and self-checking - into the classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what Ka "12 students learn by improving how they learn. Noted authority Lynn Meltzer and her research associates present a wealth of easy-to-implement assessment tools, teaching techniques and activities, and planning aids. Featuring numerous whole-class ideas and suggestions, the book also covers the nuts and bolts of differentiating instruction for students with learning or attention difficulties. Case examples illustrate individualized teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. Fifteen reproducibles are included; the large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day reference. This book will be invaluable to classroom teachers and special educators in grades K-12, teacher educators, school psychologists, and neuropsychologists.

Author : George McCloskey,Lisa A. Perkins,Bob Van Diviner
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135906108

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Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties by George McCloskey,Lisa A. Perkins,Bob Van Diviner Pdf

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 framework for the concept of executive functions (EFs) in educational settings. The conceptual model of executive functions is detailed, including their role in behavior, learning, and production across all settings. The heart of the book focus on the practical issues involved in the use of assessment tools, tests, report writing, and the implementation and follow-up of targeted interventions using the EF model. Six case studies are introduced in Chapter 1 and followed throughout the book, building understanding of the executive function difficulties of each child, assessment for identifying the difficulties, and interventions for dealing with the difficulties. An additional case study is discussed in detail in one of the concluding chapters, and downloadable resources will provide the practitioner with a wealth of assessment forms, parent and teacher handouts, behavior tracking charts, and report/documentation forms.

Author : Peg Dawson,Richard Guare
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781606238806

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Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson,Richard Guare Pdf

There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" 4- to 13-year-old might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: there's a lot you can do to help. The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial "executive skills"--the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Helpful worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Small changes can add up to big improvements--this empowering book shows how. See also the authors' Smart but Scattered Teens and their self-help guide for adults. Plus, an academic planner for middle and high school students and related titles for professionals.

Author : Peg Dawson,Richard Guare
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462548217

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Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents by Peg Dawson,Richard Guare Pdf

More than 100,000 school practitioners and teachers (K–12) have benefited from the step-by-step guidelines and practical tools in this influential go-to resource, now revised and expanded with six new chapters. The third edition presents effective ways to assess students' strengths and weaknesses, create supportive instructional environments, and promote specific skills, such as organization, time management, sustained attention, and emotional control. Strategies for individualized and classwide intervention are illustrated with vivid examples and sample scripts. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 38 reproducible forms and handouts. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter with guidance and caveats for developing individual education programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). *Chapters on working with students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder. *Three guest-authored chapters describing exemplary schoolwide applications. *More student centered--provides a template for involving children in intervention decision making. *Fully updated with the latest developments in the field. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

Author : Sandra Rief
Publisher : National Professional Resources Inc
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781938539077

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Executive Function: by Sandra Rief Pdf

This tri-fold laminated reference guide by Sandra Rief provides practical strategies to support and enhance the developing executive function skills of all students in grades 6-12. It also describes the key scaffolds and accommodations that help students with ADHD and others with executive function impairments succeed in school and beyond. Readers will learn about the various performance difficulties and academic challenges executive function weaknesses can cause.

Author : Paula Moraine
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781784500894

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Autism and Everyday Executive Function by Paula Moraine Pdf

Understand and support executive function in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with this fully-explained, innovative model. Showing how to use an individual's strengths to address executive functioning weaknesses, this approach will also help to build a strong foundation for social and communication skills. Advocating a person-centred approach, the author describes the importance of identifying the individual's preferred style of engagement and communication, and how sensory experiences impact their thoughts, feelings, and actions. She explains how to use this information to identify the individual's strengths and weaknesses across eight key areas which are the building blocks of executive functions: attention; memory; organization; time management; initiative; behavior; goal setting and flexibility. These areas can be used daily to establish predictability and offer a foundation for interpreting, processing and understanding the world with flexibility. Professionals and parents can also use them as the basis of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or to create personalized interventions and support at school or at home.

Author : Michael Delman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Child development
ISBN : 1732034907

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Your Kid's Gonna Be Okay by Michael Delman Pdf

Your Kid's Gonna Be Okay helps parents understand the critical skills needed for effective self-management and provides specific strategies and tools to help kids become motivated, accountable, and independent. Parents will learn how kids can change their habits as they pave their own path toward competence today and confidence in their future.

Author : Marydee Sklar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0982605943

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Seeing My Time-Course Notes by Marydee Sklar Pdf

The workbook for teaching the Sklar Process™ - a hands on, multisensory program that develops the metacognition required to change time management and organization behavior. Companion book is: Seeing My Time–Instructor's Manual by the same author.

Author : Rebecca Branstetter
Publisher : Everything
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781440566851

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The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder by Rebecca Branstetter Pdf

The vital skills children need to achieve their full potential! Being organized. Staying focused. Controlling impulses and emotions. These are some of the basic executive functioning (EF) skills children need to function and succeed as they grow. But what can you do if your child is struggling with one or all of these skills? With this hands-on guide, you'll learn what EF difficulties look like and how you can help your child overcome these challenges. Psychologist Rebecca Branstetter teaches you how to help improve the executive functions, including: Task initiation Response inhibition Focus Time management Working memory Flexibility Self-regulation Completing tasks Organization With checklists to help enforce skills and improve organization, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder is your step-by-step handbook for helping your child concentrate, learn, and thrive!

Author : Jill K. Fahy,Gail J. Richard
Publisher : Pro-Ed
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Behavior disorders in children
ISBN : 1416410775

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The Source Development of Executive Functions by Jill K. Fahy,Gail J. Richard Pdf

Author : Kelly B. Cartwright
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462551491

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Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension by Kelly B. Cartwright Pdf

"How do K-12 students become self-regulated learners who actively deploy comprehension strategies to make meaning from texts? This cutting-edge guide is the first book to highlight the importance of executive skills for improving reading comprehension. Chapters review the research base for particular executive functions/m-/such as planning, organization, cognitive flexibility, and impulse control/m-/and present practical skills-building strategies for the classroom. Detailed examples show what each skill looks like in real readers, and sidebars draw explicit connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)"--