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5 Common Distractions for Kids with Focus Issues.  By Liana Chandler (Bach EC, M.T & M Ed Spec)

2/8/2014

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Distractibility, a main symptom of ADHD, can impact a child’s life both in and out of school.  Kids with focus issues can be distracted by the littlest things—things people who don’t have focus issues or ADHD might not even notice.  Here are five common distractions for kids with focus issues and ways to sidestep them.

Items They Pick Up or Touch

Some kids with focus issues are also overactive.  Being overactive isn’t just limited to racing around, though.  Kids might frequently pick up items and fidget with them without even knowing they’re doing it, taking their focus away from what they’re doing.  Giving your child an “approved” fidget item like a stress ball to keep in his pocket may help him from being distracted by other items.  Chewing gum or drinking from a water bottle can also help.

The Phone Ringing

Kids with focus issues have a hard time figuring out what information to tune into and what information to tune out.  This isn’t a choice.  Kids who have focus issues due to ADHD have more trouble filtering information than kids who don’t have focus issues.  Turning the ringer down on the phone or putting the phone in a different room when your child has to concentrate can reduce the distraction.

Itchy Clothes

Some kids with focus issues also have trouble with sensory processing, which means their brains react differently to sounds, sights, touch and other sensory information.  Kids who are sensitive to touch can be bothered by the way something feels on their skin, like itchy socks.  They can become focused on that itchy feeling, which can distract them from other things. Buying soft clothes and removing tags can help.  Another simple calming technique is to turn down the lights in a room so it’s not as bright.

Someone Walking Past the Door

When kids with focus issues see movement out of the corner of their eye, it’s hard for them to ignore it.  Finding a place for your child to sit that’s away from windows or other high-traffic areas can help him stay focused on what he’s doing, whether it’s studying for a test or playing a board game.

Their Own Thoughts

Kids with focus issues aren’t just distracted by the outside world.  They’re easily distracted by their own thoughts, too, and may often end up daydreaming. Checking in with your child to make sure he understands what he’s supposed to be doing and breaking tasks into shorter chunks can keep him focused on the task at hand. Playing music and using timers could also help your child “stay present.”

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