{"product_id":"the-executive-function-playbook-building-independence-in-kids-with-adhd-paperback-softback-9781394309153","title":"The Executive Function Playbook; Building Independence in Kids with ADHD (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394309153","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Executive Function Playbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBuilding Independence in Kids with ADHD\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mike’s book is a much-needed departure from the generic strategies and vague explanations that fill most executive function books. Mike offers something different—practical, concrete tools that actually make sense for today’s busy families. This isn’t theory; it’s real-world help written by someone who understands how ADHD affects everyday life. If you're tired of reading the same recycled advice and want a guide that actually helps your child build meaningful skills, this is the book to read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, Founder of ADHD Dude and Co-Host of The ADHD Parenting Podcast \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike simultaneously delivers hope and actual solutions, while being brutally honest, direct, and right.” His passionate guidance shakes us out of our social-media-induced, pseudo-scientific trance long enough to realize that yes, parenting is hard; parenting a kid with ADHD is probably harder; screen use makes it even worse; and the strategies to help our kids-- all of them-- requires hard work. As someone who shares my concerns about excessive screen use, especially for school, Mike doesn't shy away from telling parents to remove (most) screens, and he's part of a growing movement to fight back on school-issued internet-connected devices.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, Author of The Screentime Solution \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving learned so much from Mike McLeod over the years, I know firsthand the depth of his expertise and the care he brings to families navigating ADHD. \u003ci\u003eThe Executive Function Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, compassionate, and research-based roadmap that turns daily struggles into opportunities for growth and success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike McLeod offers hope for parents of kids struggling with ADHD. I’m definitely going to implement his concrete, day-to-day advice to help my son succeed.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Cynthia Dvorak, Host of the Screen Less Play More Podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael McLeod (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394309153, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.249 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and contemporary toolkit based on the latest reliable evidence for the parents and professionals helping youth with ADHD navigate the challenges it presents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Executive Function Playbook,\u003c\/i\u003e ADHD and Executive Function Specialist Mike McLeod, delivers an evidence-based, effective toolkit for parents, teachers, therapists, counselors, principals, directors, and superintendents who work with and care for youth with ADHD. It's a playbook for success that equips you with the knowledge, acceptance, understanding, and info you need to dramatically improve the lives of young people who work every day to manage the challenges and struggles associated with ADHD. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is filled with real, practical strategies that work in the classroom, at home, in workplaces, and online. It demolishes the myths and pseudoscience served up by social media algorithms and draws on the author's extensive experience living with ADHD and treating youth with this diagnosis, as well as the latest research conducted by reputable academics and practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCandid, accurate discussions about the realities of living with ADHD and how to assist young people with the disorder to capitalize on their strengths and mitigate their weakness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific, actionable strategies to deal with the most disruptive symptoms of ADHD, including impulsivity, inattention, time management deficits, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive exploration of the root causes of the executive function deficits caused by ADHD and the techniques you can use to help address them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eADHD is a complex and poorly understood disorder that is difficult to treat effectively. This  does not mean that the parents and professionals who are responsible for youth with ADHD are doomed to a lifetime of frustration and futility. \u003ci\u003eThe Executive Function Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e contains a powerful and complete collection of tools, strategies, case studies, success stories, and frameworks for significantly improving the lives of young people with ADHD. Readers will benefit from the latest research, information, and best practices as they confront the significant – but manageable – challenges that ADHD presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Dr. Lawrence Brown of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Your New Parenting Playbook 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 The Foundation I: Nonverbal Working Memory and Visual Imagery 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Foundation II: Verbal Working Memory and Self-Talk 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Self-Awareness 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The First Pillar 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The Playbook on Self-Awareness 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Self-Regulation 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Second Pillar: What You Deal with Most Often 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 The Playbook on Self-Regulation 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Self-Motivation 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 The Third Pillar: Everything Is Nonpreferred 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The Playbook on Self-Motivation 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Self-Evaluation 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Final Pillar: Developing True Independence 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 The Playbook on Self-Evaluation 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 ADHD Hope 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 201\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449451737368,"sku":"9781394309153","price":17.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394309153.jpg?v=1785199876","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-executive-function-playbook-building-independence-in-kids-with-adhd-paperback-softback-9781394309153","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}