1. When Interventions Don't Work. 2. What Are Executive Functions? 3. Behavioral Inhibition. 4. Behavioral Inhibition Continued - Perseveration and Shifting. 5. Theory of Mind. 6. Working Memory. 7. Organizational Skills, Time Management, Planning and Decision-Making. 8. Initiation and Motivation. 9. Self-Talk and Emotional Supports. 10. Attention. Conclusion. References. Index.
Practical tips for supporting children both in and out of school who struggle with attention, inhibition and other executive functions
Rebecca A. Moyes, M.Ed. is a former teacher who is now a consultant and trainer for several school districts in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Grove City College and Penn State University, and holds a master's degree in teaching and curriculum design and development with an emphasis on children with special needs. She has two children, one of whom has Asperger's Syndrome. She is the author of Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome and Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom, both published by JKP. She lives in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
Rebecca has the unique ability to blend her experiences as teacher,
advocate, and parent to provide straightforward, sensible examples
to assist educators and parents alike. Students with executive
functioning challenges are usually exasperating to understand and
help. This book breaks down the common roadblocks to organization;
offers respectful observations as to why the student struggles; and
ultimately offers multiple ideas of compassionate alternatives to
help the student attain success.
*Mary Limbacher, founder and executive director, Parents in Toto
Autism Resource Center*
Executive Function "Dysfunction" is packed with real-world examples
of executive functioning deficits and multiple strategies to
overcome them. A must-read book for all educators (and parents) who
work with students with organizational, attention, and theory of
mind difficulties. This book is straight-forward, easy to read, and
loaded with specific, relevant strategies that can be used
immediately in the classroom or at home.
*Lisabeth Watson, founder and chief executive officer, AEP
Connections*
An extremely valuable and user-friendly guide for parents and
teachers to understand, educate, and best support children with
executive function impairments. Rebecca Moyes shares her
considerable knowledge and experience in helping students with
disabilities to achieve school success. This book clearly describes
and illustrates the challenges of executive dysfunction, as well as
providing effective strategies, lesson plans and expert advice.
*Sandra F. Rief, M.A., author of How to Reach & Teach Children with
ADD/ADHD and The ADD/ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for
Parents & Teachers*
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