{"product_id":"pro-ed-executive-functions-training-adolescent-by-lynn-a-drazinski-31213","title":"Pro-ed Executive Functions Training-Adolescent by Lynn A. Drazinski - 31213","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-ed Executive Functions Training-Adolescent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: \u003c\/strong\u003e12-Adult\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrades: \u003c\/strong\u003e12-Adult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTeach clients to use controlled thinking and actions with this expansive, evidence-based program developed and used extensively in clinical practice. Complex executive function skills are taught as discrete sub skills so clients can succeed at every step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eExecutive function is the ability to self-regulate thoughts and organize behavior. This program has a unique organization and instruction method specifically designed for individuals with executive function disorders. Each task is mastered before moving to the next. The program features a huge amount of purposeful practice activities that are easily adjustable to individual needs. The teaching techniques consist of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003estep-by-step, explicit instructions for students and clinicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eearly establishment of self-monitoring skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ehefty amounts of repetitive practice to achieve skill mastery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ehabituating the use of intentional questions (e.g., \"What am I learning?, How will I do this?, Am I using the skills?\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eloads of learning strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eguided reflections to direct discussion and awareness of skills and progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003estudent-initiated progress logs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003efrequent reminders of the goal, the strategy, and the outcome of the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe eight skill areas are in developmental order. Each unit\/skill area builds on skills introduced in the previous units:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Talk -\u003c\/strong\u003e Use audible and then silent self-talk to state goals, strategies, and self-evaluations. Develop the ability to focus on the task at hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Monitoring -\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly more complex than those in the Self-Talk unit, these activities train the student to use self-talk to monitor himself and to verify completion of a plan of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning -\u003c\/strong\u003e Students learn to pause and make plans so they can complete a task. Students begin with familiar activities, easing into the new cognitive demands. Then new activities are introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Goals \u0026amp; Self-Evaluating -\u003c\/strong\u003e Students learn to set goals, work hard to accomplish them, and determine if the goals were achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttention Awareness -\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthen the abilities to concentrate and focus attention so information processing is more efficient. Increase awareness of the different demands on attention and how that affects performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListening Awareness -\u003c\/strong\u003e Build awareness of listening ability and listening comprehension and improve functional listening abilities. Attend to inflection, rate, stress, and pauses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization -\u003c\/strong\u003e Students organize their time, their things, and their actions to aid in planning and completing tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitiation -\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn to start tasks independently and maintain things that are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEach unit\/skill area in the program has multiple types of cognitive exercises at three levels of increasing independence and complexity. Students move from thinking, planning, and practicing out loud to using the new skills silently, without cues. Each unit\/skill area progresses as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLevel 1 Guided Reflection \"Getting Ready\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLevel 1 Exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLevel 2 Guided Reflection \"Making It Mine\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLevel 2 Exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLevel 3 Guided Reflection \"On My Own\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLevel 3 Exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMastery Level Guided Reflection \"I Own It\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138-page 8.5 x 11 softcover book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e©2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-ed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39856069836875,"sku":"31213","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1030\/8171\/products\/31213.jpg?v=1663390698","url":"https:\/\/serfinitymedical.com\/products\/pro-ed-executive-functions-training-adolescent-by-lynn-a-drazinski-31213","provider":"Serfinity Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}