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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 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.
Kit & Alison

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