Attention Power Point

8/4/2019 Attention Power Point

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AttentionLisa OHalloran CDS-DTDevelopmental Diagnostics

WWW.DDIKids.Com


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What are we doing here?

What Today Is Not:General esoteric definitionsCollege level course on attention deficit hyperactivity disorderEditorializing/ Personal opinionsSellingDiagnosing your child

What Today Is:Research based information

Specific factors that affect attention and what to do about themFunctional practical applications for your child


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Your Goal Today

Your goal today should be to leave with alaundry list of things to do/not do at hometo help improve your childs attention.

Each Child is differentso not everythingoffered today will fit your child. Thesuggestions are not personal. However, allsuggestions are researched based.


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Back Ground

Over twenty years in the education field.

Degrees in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Teacher certified through the State of Illinois, Florida and Wisconsin Credentialed Developmental Therapist for the State of Illinois. Past Vice President of Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Helped design and facilitate gifted education programs at a district

and county wide level. Early Childhood Educator Child Development Specialist-CDS Behavioral/ Educational diagnostician and consultant

Developed learning programs from a developmentalneuropsychological perspective with a focus on cognitive processes,school readiness, problem solving, memory and attention.

Have tested over 5,000 children for the State of Illinois


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Agenda

*Definition

*Factors Effect Attention1. Cognition

2. Task Persistence

3. Activity Level

4. A Filter/Highlighter

*How long should my child attend?

*Typical/Atypical Attention Span


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What is Attention

Attention is the way we actively process specificinformation present in our environment. As youare reading this, there are numerous sights,sounds and sensations going on around you

the sound people in the other area, themovement out of the corner of your eye,movement out of the windows, the brightness ofthe lights, the tag on the back of your shirt, thememory of a conversation you had earlier with a

friend. How do we manage to experience all ofthese sensations and still focus on just oneelement of our environment?


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To Have Strong Attention SkillsYou Need:

1. A well developed ability to respond to anincreased variety and complexity in a task(cognition).

2. Organize a goal directed activity (taskpersistence)

3. Inhibit extraneous motor activity to accomplish

that goal

4. A Filter / Highlighter


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A Filter/HighlighterNormalizedActivityLevel

Cognition

Task Persistence

The Attention Puzzle


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Cognition


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Cognition

perception + learning + reasoning


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Pillars of Cognition

Nutrition

Physical exercise

Sleep Mental exercise


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Required: A well developed ability torespond to an increased variety and

complexity in a particular task (cognition).

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Nutrition

Physical exercise

Sleep

Mental exercise

One way that weimprove cognition isMental Exercise

in other words

HOMEWORK


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Its really hard to get my child to

sit down and do their homework


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Homework Tips and pointers1. Start with a regular time2. Assigned place, prepared and ready to start (not in bedroom or kitchen)3. Dont give a choice unless you mean it

4. Start with a goal that is guaranteed to achieve. That will make others more appealingand continued success more likely.5. Don't pay every accomplishment with a prize. Sometimes verbal praise is enough.

Sometimes the task is so challenging it deserves a reward6. Be prepared to teach. Even if you have the best teacher you may need to fill in the

blanks That may mean skimming the textbook yourself.7. Provide adequate practice-OVERLEARN. Dont fall for the we already did that

complaint

8. Provide variety-if a child starts to fidget over math take a spelling break9. For children who have a higher activity level, have hard to chew snacks on the table:

beef jerky, carrots, nuts, tootsie rolls, stale licorice10. Limit all distractions: music, tv, phones, pets, siblings11. Be available, check accuracy, insist on corrections12. ALL assignments need to be done, including missed assignments13. Sit on an inflatable pillow filled with a small amount of air. This allows for movement

while doing seat work without leaving the desk.14. 5 minutes of swinging or climbing during outside play time before having to concentrate

on a task such as homework.15. Rhythmical, sustained movement e.g., marching, washing windows/tables or bouncing

can be organizing to the central nervous system.16. Drinking from water bottles kept at desk.


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My Child gets distracted at

home when doing homework.


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Even if its not every day


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When should I hire a tutor?


Nutrition

Physical exercise

Sleep

Mental exercise

1. The school recommendsit

2. Homework sessions arefrequently unpleasant

3. The rest of the family issuffering because ofexcessive time spent withone child

4. Job demands =challenging schedule

5. Material is not at masteryexpectations


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Benefits of a Tutor:

Increases mastery of academic skills

Improves confidence due to increasedfeedback and encouragement

Improves students attitudes toward school

One on one instruction

Instruction tailored to specific learning

styles and needs Instruction free of competition students

can progress at their own pace


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What Should a Tutor do?

A good tutor is a tutor who uses strategic tutoring to helpa child not only improve his or her grades onassignments, quizzes, and tests but who also teacheshim or her how to master the skills necessary to learn

the subject on his or her own.

Thus, the goal of private tutoring for remedial purposesshould be to teach the student how to learnthe subjectfor which he or she is being tutored so that he or she

ultimately no longer needs the assistance of the tutor.

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More Successful Less Successful

Educator trained and educatedin the subject matter

Layperson with little to notraining or education

Strategic tutoringwherestudents are not only prepped forassignments, quizzes, and testsbut are also taught how to masterthe learning strategies necessaryfor the particular subject

Assignment BasedTutoringwhere students areonly given assistance onspecific assignments assignedby their teacher as class workor as homework


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How long should it take to seebenefits?

Although the time required for eachstudent to master these skills varies,results from strategic tutoring can be

expected within eight to ten weeks ofindividualized one-on-one tutoringsessions occurring at least one hour per

week during that time frame


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I work crazy hours and cant

always supervise my childs

homework


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I work crazy hours and cant always supervise mychilds homework

1. Call and meet with the teacher

2. High school study partner

2. Rotate study buddies3. Eliminate after school tv, facebook so

they babysitter can get this done.

4. Have the sitter take the children to thelibrary after school


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Pillars of CognitionNutritionPhysical exercise

SleepMental exercise


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Breakfast research. Breakfast eaters are likely to achieve higher

grades, pay closer attention, participate more in

class discussions, and manage more complexacademic problems than breakfast skippers.

Breakfast skippers are more likely to beinattentive, sluggish, and make lower grades.

Whether or not children eat breakfast affectstheir learning, but so does what they eat.Children who eat a breakfast containingcarbohydrates and proteins tend to show betterlearning and performance. Breakfasts high in

carbohydrates with little protein seem to sedatechildren rather than stimulate their brain to learn.

Children eating high calcium foods for breakfast(e.g., dairy products) showed enhanced

behavior and learning.


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BRAIN BUILDERS BRAIN DRAINERS

Avocados BananasBeef Broccoli

Brown rice YogurtCantaloupe CheeseChicken TurkeyEggs LegumesMilk TunaOatmeal Oranges

Peanut butter PeasPotatoes SalmonSoybeansSpinachWheat germBrussel sproutsCollard greensRomaine lettuceFlaxseed oil

Artificial food coloringsArtificial sweetenersColasCorn syrupFrostingsHigh-sugar "drinks"Hydrogenated fatsJunk sugars

White bread


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Eat To Think

Modify your child's diet before beginning a task.Don't allow your child to eat large meals ormeals that consist of heavy foods before athinking task. This decreases energy rather thanboosting it, making her feel sluggish and tired.Instead, offer her light snacks and meals that arenutritious and give her the energy toconcentrate.

When to do homework?


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Sugar and Attention

While many kids bounce off the walls after eatingjunk food, there is no evidence that sugar is acause of attention problems. The role of food

additives is less certain. Some parents believepreservatives and food colorings worsen achilds attention span. The American Academy

of Pediatrics says it's reasonable to avoid these

substances. One brain researcher recommendskids with attention problems steer clear of redand yellow food colorings, MSG, and aspartame.


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Many health experts believe foods that are goodfor the brain could reduce symptoms of a poorattention span. High-protein foods, including

eggs, meat, beans, and nuts, may improveconcentration. It's also helpful to replace simplecarbs, like candy and white bread, with complexcarbs, like pears and whole-grain bread. Talk to

your pediatrician before making any dramaticchanges to your child's diet.


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Allergies

Clinical studies have shown that untreated allergies can make itdifficult to stay alert and focused and thus think clearly. In a recentstudy, 300 people were given seven tests to measure attention,focus, and alertness. There were three groups of participants:people without allergies, allergy sufferers treated with placebo, andallergy sufferers who took a non-sedating antihistamine to treat

allergies.

In seven out of seven tests, allergy sufferers who took a daily allergymedication performed no differently from people who did not haveallergies. Yet the score of the allergy sufferers treated with placebowas statistically worse in terms of working memory, concentrationsustained attention, speed and accuracy.

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Cognition

Task Persistence



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Organize a goal directed activity(Task Persistence)

GET IT DONE

ITS NOT OVER TILL ITS FINISHED


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Persistence

Persistenceis the ability to stay with atask for a reasonably long period of time.While very young children cannotconcentrate on one activity for an hour,there are still measurable differences in

the length of time that young children willengage in an activity. A highly motivatedchild will stay involved for a long period oftime, whereas an unmotivated child willgive up very easily when not instantly

successful. Children learn persistencewhen they are successful at achallenging task. The art in buildingpersistence is in offering a task that is justchallenging enough, but notoverwhelming.


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How to encourage persistence

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ChoresBenefits Responsibility (task completion) Job performance skills (task completion) Following directions (cognition)

Classification (highlighter)

Excuses Too busy in sports

Poor quality of work Already on school overload Not worth the battle

Ages 2 and 3 Ages 6 and 8


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(whats a chore?)Make the bedPick up toys and books.Take laundry to the laundry room.Help feed pets.

Help wipe up messes.Dust with socks on their hands.

Ages 4 and 5(I like chores)in addition to the ones above

Clear and set the table.DustHelp cooking and preparing food.Carrying and putting awaygroceriesSeparating laundryHanging clothesEmpty trash in the bathroomsWater plants

(Not really liking chores but I likeindependence)

in addition to the ones aboveTake care of petsVacuum and mop

Take out trash.Empty dishwasherPull weedsVacuum window sills

Ages 9 and 12(Not really liking chores but I am

responsible)in addition to the ones above

Help wash the carClean the bathroom

Rake leaves.Operate the washer and dryer


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Puzzles

Developing PersistenceWhen a child works on a puzzle until completionthe child is developing persistence. Once the

puzzle is solved the child can feel a sense ofaccomplishment which boosts his motivation tocomplete a task.

Examples: jigsaw, models, science project, craftprojects
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More tips to work on taskpersistence

Read Chapter books (age appropriate) Start with shorter books and move on tolonger ones.Raking leaves into piles Designate a small area for your child to rake into one pile.Increase the area she rakes and the number of leaf-piles to make.

Building toys: Knex, Lego, Erector Set: These toys come with instructions forbuilding easier to harder constructions. The more complicated the construction, themore concentration it will take to read the instructive diagram and finish all stepsrequired. Learning sports skills through clinics or small group coaching Achild who is a tennis or baseball lover might enjoy focusing on step-by-step athleticskills development, (i.e. pitching, tennis serves, etc.)Learning sports skills through clinics or small group coaching A child who isa hockey or soccer lover might enjoy focusing on step-by-step athletic skillsdevelopment.Frosting a cake Start with just showing how to spread frosting in nice even strokes.Move on to piping icing or other cake decoration ideas, too.


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Sewing and needle-threading, crocheting, cross-stitching Thread large-eyed needles first, then smaller needles. Draw dotted lines on a piece ofscrap fabric for your child to stitch on when shes first learning how, thenmove on to real sewing, stitching or crocheting projects.

Painting A painting class can force your child to concentrate on hand-eyecoordination to paint a still life and pay close attention to his brush strokes.

Concentration Meditation! A yoga for children class will help your childlearn to concentrate on her own body her breathing, her muscle groupsand even her own thought processes.

Making bread dough by hand This is a wonderful parent-child activity.

Making a real bread dough from scratch requires following many steps in acertain order and time frame. Kneading dough by hand also forces thebaker to concentrate on how the dough feels too sticky, not malleableenough, etc. Try harder dough recipes like sourdough or focaccia bread.


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Encourage finishing tasks tocompletion. Teach your children tofinishing a chapter rather than putting a

book down mid sentence or to finish asection of crocheting before putting herscarf away. Seeing a task through tocompletion is an important step in

improving concentration and can helpdevelop a longer attention span.


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Discourage interruptions. If you seeyour child is concentrating on making hiserector-set helicopter, dont interrupt him

to ask him what he wants for dinner. Makeit a household rule that we dont interrupt

when someone is working or

concentrating.


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Video Games

Do VideoGames improve

Task Persistence?


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Segway into Media


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Video Games
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Video games have led to an

epidemic of youth violence.
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Can this be your house?

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Twenty two men, line them up,

load down with heavy equipment,

have them jump on each other.They need to grab each other,run into each other, throw each

other to the ground. This haslead to brain injury, paralysis and

death.

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epidemic of youth violence.

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Video games have led to anepidemic of youth violence.

According to federal crime statistics, the rate of juvenileviolent crime in the United States is at a 30-year low.

Researchers find that people serving time for violentcrimes typically consume less media before committingtheir crimes than the average person in the generalpopulation. It's true that young offenders who havecommitted school shootings in America have also beengame players. But young people in general are morelikely to be gamers 90 percent of boys and 40 percentof girls play.

The overwhelming majority of kids who play do NOT

commit antisocial acts According to a U.S. Surgeon General's report, the

strongest risk factors for school shootings centered onmental stability and the quality of home life, not mediaexposure.
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Will video Games enhance

Cognition?

Will ideo Games enhance


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Will video Games enhanceCognition?

A host of new studies suggest that video gamesbuild rather than diminish cognitive skills. Even arelatively simple tiling puzzle like tetris has beenshown to boost brainpower.

Game Playing promotes: planning, flexibility, anddecision makingthat are known as executivefunctioning.

Games require players to follow rules, thinktactically, make fast decisions and fulfillnumerous objectives to win.

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In his book, What Video Games Have toTeach Us About Learning and Literacy,James Gee (professor at U of W)

describes game players as active problemsolvers who do not see mistakes as errors,but as opportunities for improvement.Players search for newer, better solutions

to problems and challenge. They areencouraged to constantly form and testhypotheses.

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More research out of University ofWisconsin:

Cognitive benefits of playing video games:

pattern recognition, system thinking, evenpatience. All required for cognition

Will Playing Video Games dampen
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Will Playing Video Games dampensocial skill development?



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Chicago-based psychologist Dr. Kourosh Diniargues that video games can teach us empathy.One of the aspects of many games is youre

interacting with other people in such a way thatyou have to actively think about what the otherpeople are doing or thinking in order to eitherplay against them or play them cooperatively.

Either way youve got to be engaged in trying tothink of how is this person learning and whats

this person going to be doing next.

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Much video game play is social. Almost 60percent of gamers play with friends. Thirty-three percent play with siblings and 25

percent play with parents. Even gamesdesigned for single players are oftenplayed socially, with one person giving

advice to another holding a joystickaccording to Sociologist Talmadge Wright(Loyola University)

Concerns about video gaming are
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Concerns about video gaming areexaggerated.

In a USA Todayarticle, Kevin Maney discusses some ofthe social research that indicates that concerns aboutvideo gaming are exaggerated.

This does not mean, however, that game play should be

completely unsupervised, especially for youngerchildren, or that it should be unlimited or that it shouldinterfere with homework, chores or other responsibilities.As much as many of us like the idea of our kids readinggood books, we wouldn't allow the younger ones to readanything they like, to do nothing but read, or to read somuch that they neglect chores and homework. The sameshould be true of computer and video gaming.
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moral panicThe moral panic overviolent video games isharmful. It has led adultauthorities to be moresuspicious and hostile to

many kids who alreadyfeel cut off from thesystem. It also misdirectsenergy away fromeliminating the actualcauses of youth violence

and allows problems tocontinue to fester.

Henry Jenkins- MIT Professor
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Negatives Of Videogames

Loss of sleep (a pillar of cognition)

Poor Diet (a pillar of cognition)

Gender stereotyping (lessening but stillpresent)

Racial stereotyping (lessening but stillpresent)

The answer----know when to stop!
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Watching television is a completely

passive experience. The majority of TVviewers just tune in and start swallowingwhatever is presented.

Video Games require the ability to solve

problems, use analytical thinking skills andreact to fast changing situations. So overtime, the difference between spendingleisure time in the active experience ofvideo gaming over the passive experienceof television watching could be significant.
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HAVING SAID THAT
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How About TV?


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Stats

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF): 70% of infants and toddlers watch a screen an

average of 2 hours a day

kids under age 6 watch an average of about 2hours of screen media a day, primarily TV andvideos or DVDs

kids and teens 8 to 18 years spend nearly 4

hours a day in front of a TV screen and almost 2additional hours on the computer (outside ofschoolwork) and playing video games
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends notelevision at all prior to age 2.

A recent study (April 2004) indicated that there was astrong association between television exposure andADHD at age 7.

Research has shown that as the amount of time spentwatching TV goes up, the amount of time devoted tolearning and physical activities decreases (two of thepillars of cognition).

Child development specialists and teachers notice apattern of behavior in young children exposed to toomuch television which includes inattention to face andvoice of adults, lack of response to verbal directions,clumsy gross motor and fine motor skills, difficulty withspeech sounds, poor impulse control.
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Attention and the television

Watching television more than two hours a dayearly in life can lead to attention problems laterin adolescence, according to a large long-termstudy.

The roughly 40% increase in attention problemsamong "heavy" TV viewers was observed inboth boys and girls, and was independent ofwhether a diagnosis of attention

deficit/hyperactivity disorder was made prior toadolescence.

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Possible Explanations

rapid scene changes in TV programs mayover stimulate the developing brain,children who watch a lot of television may

become less tolerant of slower-paced andmore mundane tasks, such as school work
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TV viewing may supplant other activitiesthat promote concentration, such asreading, games, sports and play.
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The lack of participation inherent in TVwatching might also condition childrenwhen it comes to other activities.


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The Walt Disney Co. and Brainy Baby Co. was forced by the

Federal Trade Commission to refund money for allEducational Videos as they were not found to beeducational.

Estimates from The Washington Post and Business Week citethat Baby Einstein controlled 90 percent of the baby mediamarket, and sold $200 million worth of products annually.

This included:Baby EinsteinBaby Mozart

Baby Galileo
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My child needs the TV tounwind


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Young children are mesmerized by the TVscreen, which negatively affects braindevelopment and concentration.
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Background TV is even worse?

Leaving a small set on can have aprofound effect on a child's attention span,and the supporting evidence for this

finding is strong. "If a TV is on, childrenstay with a toy or activity for half the timethey would if the TV wasn't on, and their

attention is much less focused," accordingto the research.
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qInhibit extraneous motor activity

to accomplish a goal

The ConflictMany children need to move to think. Howcan you move and still attend?

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OVERACTIVE TODDLERS

SHOWN TO HAVE HIGHER IQ'S

A study of 3-year-old behavior showedthat those who were labeled as"overactive, stimulation-seeking, andcurious" scored 12 points higher on IQ

testing and had better reading skills at age11.

The highly active child will have a harder time in
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The highly active child will have a harder time inschool, where he will be expected to sit still forseveral hours during the day. Most active

children can make this adjustment, but somechildren just can't seem to sit still. They areconstantly fidgeting, raising their hand, gettingup, touching other students, even knocking overthe desk.

Children who crave that extra movement need tobe given that movement in order to sustainattention.

Staying in from recess should not be in theteacher's repertoire of consequences for thischild.

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Sports

Organized sports can help children gettheir energy out in healthy ways and focustheir attention on specific movements and

skills. Find a sport that your child will enjoy and

that suits his or her strengths.

Pillars of CognitionNutritionMental exercisePhysical exerciseSleep

What Sport?
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What Sport?Sports that arebetter include

constant motion:

Hockey

Martial Arts

Soccer

Speed skating

Skiing

LacrosseSwimming

Cross Country

Sports with a lot ofdowntime may not

be as effective:

Softball

Baseball

Golf

Diving

Fencing

Avoid problemsb k i
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by keepingactive kids busy

at home!

For kids active kids, idletime may make themmore active and createchaos in your home:

helping you cook

playing a board game have a long term project

chores

Bubble Gum
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New Research

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Chew Gum?

Research conducted by Baylor College ofMedicine studied the effects of chewinggum while studying and testing. The

research found a link between gumchewing and higher math test scores ineighth graders.

Chew Gum?
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Chew Gum?

A study by Cardiff University indicatesthat gum chewing also facilitates learningby increasing alertness, including quicker

reaction time and improved selective andsustained attention.

Chew Gum?


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Chew Gum?

Research conducted by University ofNorthumbria in Newcastle, UK, found thatpeople who chewed gum throughout tests

of both long-term and short-term memoryproduced significantly better scores thanpeople who did not

Other Good Oral Input Sources
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Munch-Crunch

Apples

Carrot SticksCheerios

Chips

Graham Crackers

GranolaPickles

Pretzels

Popcorn

Raw VeggiesSweet Tarts

Toast

Chew

Bubble Gum

Dried Fruits

Frozen Fruit Roll Ups

Gummy Bears

Gummy Worms

Jerky

Lemon Drops

Licorice SticksLong Suckers

Marshmallows

Oranges

Slim Jims

Sugarless Gum

Non-Food Items:

Straws

Sports bottles

chewlry

Other Good Oral Input Sources
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Sometimes my child needs

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Provide a quiet place for the child whogets too wound up. This place should beused as a "decompression" spot (not as a

punishment). When you see your childgetting a little excited you can say"you

know, it looks like you could use a quiet

place now, you seem a little excited." Theplace should be quiet, comfortable, soft,and dim.
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Pillars of CognitionNutritionMental exercisePhysical exerciseSleep

Sleep to think
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Sleep to think

A good night's sleep makesconcentrating easier. "A good night'ssleep is like pushing the reset button in

your brain, says Edward Hallowell,M.D., author of "Crazy Busy.

Sleep deprivation is a leading cause ofinattentiveness.

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Sleep

TYPICAL SLEEPREQUIREMENTSIN CHILDREN

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yTime Falling to Sleep

High activity levels can lead to overstimulation andtrouble falling asleep.

Develop an appropriate sleep/awake schedule with a predictableroutine.

Decrease television time. Try to eliminate tv during the week. If youcant do that at least no tv within two hours before bedtime.

Increase your child's activities and exercise levels during the day Eliminate caffeine from your childs diet. Cola drinks and chocolate

have significant caffeine. No more rough housing or intense physical movement within two

hours of bedtime Assure that the room invites sleep, aromatherapy, dim lights, whitenoise, rotating fan

The time between dinner and bedtime should always be predictableand relaxed!

The short waves of blue light may interfere with sleep. Turn off TVs,computers and other blue light producers an hour before sleep Cover any
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computers, and other blue light producers an hour before sleep. Cover anyblue displays you can't shut off. Starting two to three hours before bedtime,dim the lights around the house. Lowering the lights signals your brain toproduce melatonin, the hormone that brings on sleep

Starting two to three hours before bedtime, put aside any work, arguments,or complicated decisions. It takes time to turn off the emotional andintellectual "noise" of the day.

Use a 15-watt bulb when reading in the last hour before bed.

A dripping faucet, a siblings' cough, or a barking dog can add up to big-timesleep loss. Soothing "white noise" covers up bumps in the night. You canuse a fan, an air-conditioner, or a white noise generator available in stores.Ear plugs also work.

A cat or dog's night moves can prevent you from settling into the deepsleep you crave. They can also bring fleas, fur, dander, and pollen to yourbed, triggering sleep-wrecking allergies.



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A Filter/HighlighterNormalizedActivityLevel

Cognition

Task Persistence

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Highlighter / FilterHighlighter: Think of attention as a highlighter. As ifyou read through a section of text in a book, thehighlighted section stands out, causing you to focusyour interest on that area.Filter: Think of attention as a filter. As if it allows you

to tune out information, sensations and perceptionsthat are not relevant at themoment and insteadfocus your energy on

the information that isimportant.

Without a highlighter
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Really Needs a Highlighter


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Really Needs a Highlighter

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Multi-tasking affects the brain's learningsystems, and as a result, we do not learn aswell when we are distracted.

Even if you learn while multi-tasking, thatlearning is less flexible and more specialized,so you cannot retrieve the information aseasily.

-UCLA Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Multi tasking

If you've mastered the art of multitasking, you probablyfeel you're getting more done in less time. Think again,experts say. Research suggests you lose time wheneveryou shift your attention from one task to another. Theend result is that doing three projects simultaneously

usually takes longer than doing them one after the other.Whenever possible, devote your attention to one projectat a time, particularly if you're working on an intense orhigh-priority task. Save your multitasking skills for choresthat are not urgent or demanding -- it probably won't hurt

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Latest brain research suggests thatlearning facts and concepts will be worse ifyou learn them while you're distracted

Eliminate/Reduce Multitasking in
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Learning

No music in the background!

No TV in the background

No phone on the table

Turn off phone sounds (texts, emails rings)

PURGE
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PURGE

Declutter and reorganize yourown life. Keeping thingsorganized around the housewill create an atmosphere

that's conducive to learning.When things are chaotic in thehome environment, itincreases stress anddecreases the ability to pay

attention the job at hand.

The more easily distracted you are theshorter your attention span
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shorter your attention span

My teacher said I dont pay

enough attention in class, atleast thats what I think she

said

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home:

Create a routine. Try to follow the same schedule everyday, from wake-up time to bedtime. Post the schedule ina prominent place, so your child can see what'sexpected throughout the day and when it's time forhomework, play, and chores.

Checklist. Have a Picture - Written checklist next to thechilds area or door. Begin to cue them at an early age togo through their checklist.

Get Organized! Put schoolbags, clothing, and toys inthe same place every day so your child will be less likelyto lose them.

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home:

Avoid distractions. Turn off the TV, radio, andcomputer games, Phones should be in anotherarea, especially when your child is doinghomework.

Limit choices. Offer a choice between twothings (this outfit, meal, toy, etc., or that one) sothat your child isn't overwhelmed and overstimulated.

Change your interactions with your child.

Instead of long-winded explanations andcajoling, use clear, brief directions to remindyour child of responsibilities
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HELP!Mornings are a nightmare


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Startwith the

nightbefore

Start with the Night Before
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Start with the Night Before

Start checking them offafter dinner-this puts youin the winding downmindset

Evening ChecklistBreakfast

Lunch

Fill out school forms

Money/show-n-tell

Completed Homework

Backpack

Prepare clothes

Set alarm clock

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Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

Get dressed

Brush teeth

Wash hands and face

Eat breakfast

Pack lunch bag (prepared the night before)

Pack lunch money

Brush and style hair

Take morning medications

Pack jacket, umbrella, hat, etc.

Go to the bathroom

Bring Backpack

Kiss parents good-bye :)

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Other tips to stay on task

Use clocks and timers. Consider placingclocks throughout the house with a big one


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clocks throughout the house, with a big onein your childs bedroom. Allow enough time

for what your child needs to do, such ashomework or getting ready in the morning.Use a timer for homework or transitional

times, such betweenfinishing up play

and getting ready

for bed.

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school

Reduce seating distractions. Always have the child facing theteacher-No PODS! Provide a quiet area for seat work or consider a study carrel, stall, or

cubicle. Use a homework folder for parent-teacher communications. The

teacher can include assignments and progress notes, and you can

check to make sure all work is completed on time. Supervise. Check that your child goes and comes from school withthe correct books and materials. Sometimes kids are paired with abuddy to can help the

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