Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning

Practical, easy to follow advice
While my son does not have AD/HD, many of his executive function skills are lagging so his occupational therapist recommended this book. While I was already practicing many of the author's suggestions, it reminded me that the process is often "two steps forward, one step back". I was then able to look at my son's progress from a more neutral position and not get so frustrated with him. Most of the suggestions are very practical and easy to initiate. I especially found the information on "natural consequences" helpful in reinforcing that it's not always appropriate to just let kids fail. As parents, sometimes we need to provide extra support during the learning process. I find myself referring to this book over and over again as I work towards turning my son into an independent learner.

Cashes in on "Executive Function" buzzword
Are you a parent who treats your child like a human being? If not, then get this book to review basic parenting skills. If you already know how to kindly ask Johnny to wait before interupting, then there will be nothing new in this book. Although I tried, I couldn't get through the ramblings about giving Susy ten minute warnings, letting Bobby experience "natural consequences," and providing Sally with verbal praise. I assume that most parents raising a child with executive functioning problems are already aware of most of the techniques in this book, because the descriptions about how to respond to various scenarios are mostly common sense. The first half of the book reviews executive functioning, which would be good for those who have no knowledge of the term, however there are other more informative books which would give as good of a tutorial. The only helpful part of this book is encouragement to stick with the difficulties of raising a child with executive function difficulties and keeping your eye on the end goals. However, this book will not provide much concrete help to reach those goals.

Bored, Useless, and a Waste of Time
The is probably the worst book I have ever read, Period. There is nothing here to help children with ADD. All advice is just common sense. There are no gems in this book. It's so boring it's painful to read.

I never return books but I'm considering returning this one, even though it may cost me to return it. I am going to suggest to Amazon to discontinue selling it.

If I could have given this book zero stars I would have. This book was a waste of time for both of the reader and the authors. My advice to the authors - offer something with some substance next time you attempt to write a book!

Late, Lost and Unprepared
Helpful book that gives a good overview of what to consider if a teenager lacks organization. Content covered a number of topics that a child
may or maynot have. Only downside is the book's font is not easy on the eyes, publisher should change the font on any future printing.

Every teacher should have this book
Every school teacher should read this book. It gives great insight into the behaviors many students exhibit that frustrate teachers most. As an adult with executive function delays, I found many of the skills and approaches the authors suggested to teachers working with students with this issue, to be the kind of treatment I wish I would have gotten from teachers when I was growing up.
As a parent of a child with AD/HD and executive function delays, The tips and suggestions for parents have begun a dramatic change for the better in both my own and my son's life. Thank you, authors, for writing this book. Thank you Amazon for making it available.