No Mind Left Behind
No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control–The Eight Essential Brain SkillsEvery Child Needs to Thrive by Adam J. Cox
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0399534555 | 288 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0399534555 | 288 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
From the cutting edge of brain science, eight crucial skills for children?s future success?now in paperback.
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.