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No Mind Left Behind
Understanding and Fostering Executive Control--The Eight Essential Brain SkillsEvery Child Needs to Thrive
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.