Tower of London: Improve your executive functions for ages 11 to 16, 57 exercises (Neuropsychological intervention)

What are executive functions?Executive functions (EF) are defined as a series of abilities that allow controlling, regulating and planning behavior and cognitive processes; Through them, human beings can develop independent, purposeful and productive activities (Lezak, 1995). These functions are within the group of most complex human functions (Goldberg, 2001). They are responsible for regulating and controlling more basic cognitive skills; These skills or cognitive routines are processes learned through practice or repetition and include motor and cognitive skills such as reading, memory or language (Burgess, 1997), and although a significant number of them have been identified and studied , there is no unitary executive function, there are different processes that converge in a general concept of executive functions (Stuss & Alexander, 2000).Among the most important EFs: organization, this capacity allows us to locate the stimuli and organize them into motor or mental actions to achieve information learning. Inhibitory control allows us to regulate and control the tendencies to generate impulsive responses originating in other brain structures. Mental flexibility allows you to generate cognitive strategies or problem-solving hypotheses. Planning: once the previous capabilities have been implemented, it is necessary to order the cognitive procedures in series (the sequential place in which each of the procedures or strategies must be implemented), in this way the execution of the plans allows us to reach to the goal in less time, less effort and cognitive dispersion.And the Tower of London?The Tower of London Task serves as a neuropsychological assessment tool used to measure planning, problem-solving, and general executive functioning skills. It is used in clinical, educational and research contexts to evaluate cognitive performance in individuals of different ages, from children to older adults.Mental health professionals and neuropsychologists can use the Tower of London Task to diagnose and evaluate neurological and psychiatric disorders that affect executive functions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ), schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury and neurodevelopmental disorders.Additionally, the task is used in scientific research to better understand brain functioning in relation to cognitive abilities and to develop effective interventions and treatments to improve executive functions in individuals with difficulties in these areas.How to work the booklet.The design is designed for middle school and high school students, in an age range between 11 and 16 years old. It can be used as stimulation material with students with difficulties or diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder. However, it can be used for younger ages.It is recommended to work on it following the first tabs until completing the booklet. We suggest three levels: Done, Quick and automated. It is important that the activity is challenging and enjoyable, therefore, that it is done motivated. For this reason, it is recommended to work on the number of chips depending on your capacity and tolerance for the activity.Who can use the program?Professionals, specialists and even families. NOTEIn order to work on this booklet, you need to obtain a Tower of London like the IMAGE. If you don't have it, you can contact us on our social networks and we can sell it to you. But, you can also find it in most bookstores or stores that sell educational items or in AMAZON. Read more