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About this book

When children struggle at home or in school, research has clearly shown that,

in almost all cases, there are issues with one or more of an important set of

skills known as ‘Executive Function Skills’.

Despite this, many parents, and even professionals working with children,

have often received very little training in what these skills are and how to

help children. Moreover, too often, information and even assessment focuses

only on difficulties in Executive Function Skills, without shining a light on a

child’s corresponding strengths or the clever adaptations the brain has made

to compensate for any difficulties.

This book aims to address this gap and help parents, carers and professionals

gain a solid understanding of these vital skills and feel confident in supporting

children in improving them. It also provides a fresh perspective and

redresses the current deficit model and emphasis on difficulties by providing a

strength-based approach to Executive Function Skills.

Although the book is designed for an adult audience, it is written in child-

accessible language. This is so the reader can use the information and

models easily without the need to translate and adapt for a younger

audience.

We hope you find this book useful. Please feel free to get in touch if you have

any questions about anything contained in it. Our contact details are on the

final page.

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