How To Help Children And Youth With Concentration Problems
Paying Attention Is Difficult; Attention And Focus Wanders Or Bounces;
Loses Or Forgets Things; Disorganized
Lacking concentration skills can make effective learning very challenging. It can lead to overlooking social cues, and thus getting into trouble a great deal. It can make social relations difficult, and can reduce joy and self-confidence. Children & youths with these conditions are often considered as unintelligent or emotionally disturbed. Difficulty concentrating may be a sign of other learning difficulties. It may be due to a combination of: age; over or under-expectation; nutritional imbalances; lack of exercise; lack of deep rest and relaxation; over or under-stimulating environments; exposure to environmental pollutants; allergies; poor health; physical disorganization due to stress, abuses of all kinds; accidents; emotional challenges; genetics; family patterns; isolation; problematic physical organization; family patterns and role models; lack of purpose for concentrating; inconsistent and unappreciative home/school environment..
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First, We Would Investigate |
Second, We Would Investigate |
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On Our Own We Would Try: • Replace sodas, juices, sugars, fats, fast foods with water, veggies, whole grains, nuts, protein, fruit, slow food • Long Walks/Hikes • Bedtime Stories and Chats • Wholesome Pleasures • Back Rubs and Foot Massages • Nature • Pets • Less or No TV, Movies, Video/Computer Games |
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For Parents: • Get support from other parents. Become a learner or do things where your child or youth can see you concentrating. • Play lots of games the child or youth enjoys even if you think they are too childish. • Playing card games can be helpful. • Ask teachers to recommend useful games. |
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Check out: www.MedLinePlus.gov; www.KidsHealth.org; www.partnershipforlearning.org; |