What can be done to improve attention?

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  • Repeat instructions: When you have given an instruction to a child, encourage them to repeat it back to you to ensure that the child has grasped/understood what is expected.
  • Sensory Integration therapy: To addresses attention difficulties that are sensory in nature.
  • Eye contact: Get close to the child to ensure they are able to hear you and see your face;  get down to their level.
  • Simple language: Use clear, specific language when making requests and, if necessary, show them what you want them to do.
  • Reduce background noise and distractions: To help a child maintain attention long enough to grasp the information required to complete a task.
  • Develop Receptive Language: Improve your child’s receptive language (i.e. understanding of language) so that they are better able to understand expectations and information and are therefore better able to respond to information.
  • Alert (Engine) program to promote self-regulation through sensory and cognitive strategies to help improve attention and concentration.
  • M.O.R.E program uses physical (motor) components, oral organization, respiratory demands, and eye contact to assist with sensory regulation to help improve attention.
  • The Wilbarger Protocol (Deep Pressure Proprioceptive Technique) is a therapy program designed to reduce sensory or tactile defensiveness and assist with sensory regulation and thus attention.