ATTENTION AND FOCUS

There many reasons for a child to have difficulty with attention and focus:

▪ Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Issues - PSYCHOLOGIST

▪ Executive Function Difficulties - PSYCHOLOGIST

▪ They are not practiced in focussing - PSYCHOLOGIST

▪ They do not understand what they are being asked -

PSYCHOLOGIST or SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

▪ They are not being challenged enough - PSYCHOLOGIST

▪ Distracted by other things around them - PSYCHOLOGIST

▪ Low Motivation - PSYCHOLOGIST or EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

▪ Learning Difficulties- PSYCHOLOGIST or SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

▪ They do not have the language to express their feelings - SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

▪ Low core strength or fitness - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

▪ Excess Energy - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

▪ Poor or limited time management skills/understanding - PSYCHOLOGIST

▪ Dietary impacts of sugar, additives or lack of good nutrition - DIETITIAN