The Organized Child
An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential--in School and in Life
- 206 pages
- English
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The Organized Child
An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential--in School and in Life
About This Book
Are you sick of nagging your child to write down homework assignments? Is his or her backpack a black hole that eats up papers, books, and gym clothes? Organizational skills problems aren't just frustrating--they get in the way of school success and wreak havoc at home. Fortunately, help is at hand. This unique resource stands out from other books because it is based on a scientifically tested program that works. Learn how you can teach your 7- to 13-year-old specific skills to: *Organize school materials and toys.
*Track assignments.
*Improve time management and planning.
*Overcome brain "Glitches"--mischievous creatures that trip kids up.
*Create and follow effective routines. Concrete examples, tips for strategically using praise and rewards, and practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) help you implement each step of the program. Maximizing your kid's potential starts now--here's how. A Greater Good Favorite Parenting Book of 2018 Mental health professionals, see also the related intervention manual from Gallagher et al., Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD: An Empirically Supported Treatment.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Also from Richard Gallagher and Elana G. Spira
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Part I. Understanding Your Childâs Disorganization
- Part II. Laying the Foundation for Change
- Part III. Organizational Skills for School Tasks
- Part IV. Putting the Last Pieces in Place
- Appendix: Creating Your Own Planner
- Resources
- Index
- About the Authors
- About Guilford Press
- Discover Related Guilford Books