{"product_id":"understanding-working-memory-second-edition","title":"Understanding Working Memory - Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Working Memory - Second Edition \u003c\/strong\u003eby Tracy Packiam Alloway \u0026amp; Ross G. Alloway\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWorking memory is how your brain stores information for a short period of time and how much you can fit on this ‘post-it note’ hugely influences how well you do at school and beyond. Understanding working memory means you will be able to better support children’s learning and concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis can be particularly useful to children with conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders, where poor working memory is thought to be an underlying factor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eNew to this edition are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eA new chapter on emotional difficulties and working memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eA clear chapter structure which looks at the what, where, why and how for every difficulty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMore information on how to work with younger children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis book will make sure you are able to spot problems early, work with children to improve their working memory and ensure they reach their full potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eEpilogue by Kim Grant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 1: Our Brain's Post-it-note \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 2: Diagnosing Working Memory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 3: Specific Learning Disorder: Reading Difficulties (Dyslexia) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 4: Specific Learning Disorder: Maths Difficulties (Dyscalculia) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 5: Developmental Coordination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 6: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 7: Autistic Spectrum Disorder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 8: Anxiety Disorders (by Evan Copello) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eChapter 9: Student Strategies and Training \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAppendix: Working Memory strategies table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTracy Packiam Alloway is an award-winning psychologist based at the University of North Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRoss Alloway is the CEO of Memosyne Ltd, a company that brings cutting-edge scientific research to parents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAge Suitability: All\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Tracy Packiam Alloway \u0026amp; Ross G. Alloway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePages: 168\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCode: SG-4217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePublished: 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003ePrevious edition title: Improving Working Memory: Supporting Students' Learning (ISBN: 9781849207485) - Do Not Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51273228910875,"sku":"9781446274217","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/9781446274217.jpg?v=1771450100","url":"https:\/\/abcschoolsupplies.ie\/products\/understanding-working-memory-second-edition","provider":"ABC School Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}