{"product_id":"executive-function-child-development-9780393707649","title":"Executive Function \u0026 Child Development","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoor executive function (EF) in the brain can mean behavioral and attentional problems in school. This book explains to professionals and parents how EF develops in kids, what EF difficulties look like, and what creative and effective interventions can meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecutive functions involve mental processes such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking memory-holding several pieces of information in mind while we try to do something with them-for example, understand and solve a problem or carry out a task.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse inhibition-inhibiting actions that interfere with our intentions or goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShifting focus-interrupting an ongoing response in order to direct attention to other aspects of a situation that are important for goal attainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCognitive flexibility-generating alternative methods of solving a problem or reaching a goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-monitoring-checking on one's own cognitions and actions to assure that they are in line with one's intentions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoal Orientation-creating and carrying out a multi-step plan for achieving a goal in a timely fashion, keeping the \"big picture\" in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYeager, Marcie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMarcie Yeager, LCSW\u003c\/strong\u003e, runs the Yeager Center for Children and Families and is a founding member of the Louisiana Association for Play Therapy. In 2007, she (along with her husband Daniel) received the Louisiana Social Worker of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter. She is the co-author of \u003cem\u003eSimon Says Pay Attention: Help for Children with ADHD\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Lafayette, Louisiana.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYeager, Daniel:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Yeager, LCSW\u003c\/strong\u003e, runs the Yeager Center for Children and Families and is a founding member of the Louisiana Association for Play Therapy. In 2007, he (along with his wife Marcie) received the Louisiana Social Worker of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter. He is the co-author of \u003cem\u003eSimon Says Pay Attention: Help for Children with ADHD\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in Lafayette, Louisiana.","brand":"W. W. Norton \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503318503698,"sku":"9780393707649","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_39483510-4f86-4113-a8ed-5297611886d4.jpg?v=1730788228","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/executive-function-child-development-9780393707649","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}