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Autistic children face many challenges that hinders them from being able to do certain things. \u00a0\u00a0One of those challenges is their lack of attention and concentration.\u00a0 Their inability to pay attention long enough to learn how to write or learn how to do their buttons. There are various reasons for this.\u00a0 One of those reason is that the brain interprets the stimulus differently and due to this, they react to it in a different way. The slightest sound or movement from other sources can distract them from what they are doing.<\/p>\n

I am very familiar with different types of autism in children. I perform different strategies to improve or increase their attention and concentration.\u00a0 I also communicate with parents and assist them in engaging in different activities and games to continue at home.\u00a0 As a therapist, I wish for parents to remain involved and be part of their children\u2019s treatment.\u00a0 Consistency, routine and follow-through at home is very important and is highly beneficial for the child.<\/p>\n

Most people think that \u201cattention exercises and games\u201d are boring.\u00a0 A common misconception is that it is ok not to do these \u201cexercises or games\u201d at home.\u00a0 In the contrary, repetition and consistency is needed for better outcomes.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of fun, great games and strategies to improve attention and concentration that you can do at home that is not \u201cboring\u201d, and will in turn help your child.<\/p>\n

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  1. Bouncing on a ball<\/strong><\/span> that is large enough will help them focus and enjoy an activity even more. They can do this while doing something on the table such as writing or doing buttons. This gives them feedback that their body crave for.\u00a0 It turns a \u201cboring\u201d writing activity to fun.<\/li>\n
  2. Timing the activity and having break periods in between<\/strong><\/span> will help both you and your child. If a child can only focus for 5 minutes, start by doing the activity for only 5 minutes. \u00a0Then let your child run, or bounce or spin for 10 to 15 minutes, then go back to that activity, but this time increase it to 6 minutes. If the child is unable to focus for 6 minutes, you can revert back to 5 minutes, then allow for a break again.\u00a0 Do this until he finishes the activity.\u00a0 You have to remember, don\u2019t increase the number of minutes too fast too soon.\u00a0 A little at a time is ok.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want your child to get frustrated and start to shut down.<\/li>\n
  3. Blowing and popping bubbles<\/span><\/strong> is another fun activity that both of you can do that will help your child focus. Both of you can blow the bubbles and your child can chase and pop them with their fingers or clap their hands to catch them.\u00a0 It will not only improve their attention, but also help with their coordination.<\/li>\n
  4. Exercise with your child<\/span><\/strong>. Doing them together will help you understand your child more, and your child will increase his\/her core strength, helping them to feel more secure and improve their attention.<\/li>\n
  5. Singing<\/strong><\/span> is another good approach. It captures their attention while learning.\u00a0 Singing the letters of his\/her name while writing it increases the child\u2019s ability to write them. You can also sing simple instructions for him\/her to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Of course, not all kids respond the same way.\u00a0 Since I do not know the specifics of your child\u2019s condition, the above strategies may or may not work for them.\u00a0 The best way to fix the attention and concentration problem is to fix the fault lines, which are the imbalances in the child\u2019s body.<\/p>\n

    If you require a more individualized treatment and a more permanent solution to your child\u2019s difficulties, you can<\/span><\/strong> call me at (718) 285-0884 for a free consultation.\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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