The Executive Function Guidebook

Introduction Chapter 1 Reader Outcomes What Is Executive Functioning (EF)? How do ALL Students Benefit from Executive Function Skill Training? Executive Function Skills Training Assessment What Is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? Metacognition Considering Executive Functions, Metacognition, UDL and Learning Supportive Technologies The 7-Step Model for Executive Function Skills Training Examining Each of the 7-Steps in Detail Conclusion What Happens Then? Think About Chapter 2 - Working Memeory Reader Outcomes What is Working Memory? What Does a Deficit Look Like? How Does a Difficulty in this EF Area Impact Student Achievement? Supportive Technology Supportive Strategies With Cards Case Study: Amanda The 7-Step Model Summary, What Happens Then?, and Practice Chapter 3 Prioritizing, Organizing, Sequencing, Managing Time, and Planning Reader Outcomes What is Prioritizing, Organizing, Sequencing, Managing Time, and Planning? What Does a Deficit Look Like? How Does a Difficulty in this EF Area Impact Student Achievement? Supportive Technologies Supportive Strategies With Cards for Prioritizing, Organizing, Sequencing, Managing Time, and Planning Case Study: Amanda The 7-Step Model Summary, What Happens Then?, and Practice Chapter 4 - Attending, Initiating, and Focusing Reader Outcomes What is Attending, Initiating, and Focusing? What Does a Deficit Look Like? How Does a Difficulty in this EF Area Impact Student Achievement? Supportive Technologies Supportive Strategies With Cards for Attending, Initiating, and Focusing Case Study: Carlos The 7-Step Model Summary, What Happens Then?, and Practice Chapter 5 - Social/Emotional and Inhibiting Reader Outcomes What is Social/Emotional and Inhibiting? What Does a Deficit Look Like? How Does a Difficulty in this EF Area Impact Student Achievement? Supportive Technologies Supportive Strategies With Cards for Social/Emotional and Inhibiting Case Study: Carlos The 7-Step Model Summary, What Happens Then?, and Practice Chapter 6 - Communicating and Cognitive Flexibility/Shifting Reader Outcomes What is Communicating and Cognitive Flexibility/Shifting? What Does a Deficit Look Like? How Does a Difficulty in this EF Area Impact Student Achievement? Supportive Technologies Supportive Strategies With Cards for Communicating and Cognitive Flexibility/Shifting Case Study: Amanda The 7-Step Model Summary, What Happens Then?, and Practice Chapter 7 - Special Considerations Involving Executive Functions Early Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Homework

"As an administrator who works with students who have a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, understanding executive functioning is an important part of reaching some of my toughest students. We cannot always assume that the inside and outside of a student are working in sync. This book offers a lot of insight to students' difficulties with day-to-day tasks and provides easy-to-implement strategies." -- Erin Schons, Assistant Education Director, Children's Home Society "The Executive Function Guidebook addresses specific tasks that are problematic for students and that often lead to behaviors, frustrations, meltdowns, and a sense of failure. The authors offer practical steps and tips for general and special educators and provide curricular tools such as strategy cards, illustrations, and data collection forms (to name just a few), making this book a complete package that will encourage teachers to address the needs of their students." -- Deborah E. Griswold, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Kansas, Department of Special Education "The authors have designed a clear, multi-step approach for teaching executive function skills that is based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), so that educators can integrate the strategies into their typical instruction with ease. The inclusion of case studies and checklists provides a roadmap for effective implementation." -- Kent McIntosh, Professor of Special Education, University of Oregon, College of Education "I struggle with helping my students be successful in class. There are always students who lack focus, don't turn in their homework, or have trouble writing. They shut down, and it becomes a struggle to get them to move toward success. The Executive Function Guidebook destroys those barriers, making struggles manageable. and allowing for success for each individual learner. Students will learn to focus through clear strategies and metacognition. Homework will be completed and turned in because students will be given the tools they need to be successful. They will be in charge of their learning and success." -- Tamara Daugherty, Third Grade Teacher, Zellwood Elementary