No Mind Left Behind
Understanding and Fostering Executive Control - The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs to Thrive
- 288pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
<b>From the cutting edge of brain science, eight crucial skills for children's future success?now in paperback.</b> From a clinical psychologist who has devoted his clinical and research work to the study of executive control skills, here is a program for helping children master the eight essential cognitive skills that are critical for success in life in work: ? Taking initiative ? Screening out distractions ? Organizing ? Thinking flexibly ? Planning ? Regulating emotions ? Self-monitoring ? Using memory effectively Using case studies and anecdotes, Dr. Cox presents a comprehensive and practical plan for parents. The book addresses special-needs children as well as neurotypical children, and includes practical suggestions for parents and educators.