No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control book by  Adam J. Cox

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. Published By Penguin on 2008-09-02

Book details

• Format Paperback
• Pages289 pages
• LanguageEnglish
• ISBN100399534555
• ISBN139780399534553