Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties (School-Based Practice in Action)

In Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties , McCloskey, Perkins, and Divner provides a unique blend of theory, research, and practice that offers clinicians an overarching framework for the concept of executive functions (EFs) in educational settings. The conceptual model of executive functions is detailed, including their role in behavior, learning, and production across all settings. The heart of the book focus on the practical issues involved in the use of assessment tools, tests, report writing, and the implementation and follow up of targeted interventions using the EF model. Six case studies are introduced in Chapter 1 and followed throughout the book, building understanding of the executive difficulties of each child, assessment for identifying the difficulties, and interventions for dealing with the difficulties. An additional case study is discussed in detail in one of the concluding chapters, and a companion CD will provide the practitioner with a wealth of assessment forms, parent and teacher handouts, behavior tracking charts, and report/documentation forms.Lisa A. Perkins is the author of 'Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties (School-Based Practice in Action)', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415957830 and ISBN 0415957834.