Helpful Reads:

Book cover titled "Language Processing Problems: A Guide for Parents and Teachers" by Cindy Gaulin.

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Language Processing Problems – A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Cindy Gaulin 

An in depth explanation of language processing. The author discusses the ever changing nature of one’s ability to process language, and gives some strategies for addressing specific problems, such as following directions, verbal memory, word retrieval, and organizing expressive output.

Book cover titled 'Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14' by Chip Wood, 4th edition, published by Center for Responsive Schools, Inc. Features silhouettes of a young girl and boy's profiles in green, purple, and blue.

Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14 by Chip Wood

A quick look at language, social, physical, and cognitive skills expected at each age. In addition, the easy-to-read format provides information about academic skills expected at each age as well.

Other Programs

Cover of a book titled 'Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents', written by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare, with school supplies including pencils, a ruler, and colored pencils arranged around it.

Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare.

Background information about executive skills as well as a list of 11 different behaviors involved in executing a task with many steps. While sample checklists and contracts are included, the case examples that follow very specific task analyses are extremely helpful.

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Noise & Hearing Loss

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association provides resources on prevention and screening for hearing loss in children. More than 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable, according to the World Health Organization. Learn about preventing and treating ear infections, reducing noise in your environment, and more.

Book cover titled "Seeing My Time" by Marydee Sklar, titled "Visual Tools for Executive Functioning Success," with icons of a clock, a person, a calendar, a briefcase, and a schedule, and the logo of The Sklar Process.

The Seeing My Time Program

“An innovative, brain-based approach to teaching time management and other executive function skills. As participants are led through the Seeing My Time® workbook, they learn about their brain, and observe how visual tools can effectively support their brain with planning and organizing. This reflective, hands-on process lays the foundation for sustaining long-term change. Seeing My Time® is especially valuable for individuals with: Executive Function Deficits or Delays, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia or other Learning Differences, A Talented and Gifted Designation, and Minimal Traumatic Brain Injury. The program is designed for individuals as young as fifth grade through adulthood." 

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The Rush Neurobehavioral Center Website

A great resource in providing basic information of what Executive Function is and how it plays out in our lives. In addition, the Rush Neurobehavioral Center offers a range of services and programs focused on helping students, parents, and teachers with Executive Functions.