No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control--The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs to Thrive

Cox, Adam J.

ISBN 10: 0399533591 / ISBN 13: 9780399533594

Published by Perigee Trade, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control--The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs to Thrive
• Publisher: Perigee Trade
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0399533591
• ISBN 13: 9780399533594
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 16 ounces

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Synopsis

A leading child psychologist identifies and explains eight essential cognitive skills that every child requires to thrive--including Initiation, Flexibility, Attention, Organization, Planning, Working Memory, Self-awareness, and Regulating Emotions--and offers tools and techniques designed to help parents enhance each child's capabilities. 20,000 first printing.

About the Author

Adam J. Cox, Ph.D., is a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist who has devoted his career to the study of Executive Control Skills. He speaks widely at national and international conferences, and has been quoted in the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time, Family Circle, and other publications.