10 Ways To Increase Your Child's Attention Span - Part 5

10 Ways To Increase Your Child's Attention Span - Part 5

Tip # 5

Use brainwave entrainment to focus and calm the child down. This is a powerful way to calm down an entire class at once and is a very useful tool for teachers.

Parents can use it at home as well, to help a hyperactive child to calm down and focus on tasks like homework or studying.

Brainwave Entrainment is almost like rewiring the brain to function at it's peak capacity. An ADD Child's brain is very low in Beta Brainwaves - This is the brainwave pattern in which we are alert and can concentrate and focus easily. It is almost as if they are in a sort of 'mental-fog'

Listening to a brainwave entrainment CD helps to increase the Beta Brainwave Pattern and makes the child more alert, increases their attention span and allows them to remain focused on the tasks at hand.

Best of all, brainwave entrainment is simple and easy to use. No specialized knowledge or fancy equipment needed. All the child has to do is listen to a special audio soundtrack once or twice a day.

To find out more click the blue link below:
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10 Ways To Improve Your Child's Attention Span - Part 4

10 Ways To Improve Your Child's Attention Span - Part 4

Tip #4

Discover Your Child’s Learning Style.

The are 3 types of learning styles – visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

Visual learners absorb information best through the sense of vision and do best learning through books, videos etc. They need to see something in order to fully and easily understand it.

Auditory learners learn best by hearing the information. Oral instructions, lectures, audio books etc. are all good choices with

this type of learner.

Kinesthetic Learners learn best through movement and doing. Most (but not all) ADD/ADHD children fall into this category.

Movement and ‘doing’ need to be incorporated

Into their learning if they are to reach their full potential.

Traditional Schools cater mainly to visual and auditory learners. Kinesthetic learning requires much more time and e

effort on the part of the teacher and many of these types of learners are deemed slow or learning disabled, when the only thing ‘wrong’ with them is their learning style.

Finding out and understanding your child’s learning style will go a long way to helping him to unlock the dormant potential within.

10 Ways To Improve Your ADD Child's Attention Span -Part 3

10 Ways To Improve Your ADD Child's Attention Span -Part 3

Tip #3

Enroll your Child in a martial Arts Class. Learning Martial has a number of benefits for the child:

· It increases a child’s self-esteem by empowering them to defend themselves if the need arises,

· It is a skill that is highly regarded amongst the child’s peers

· It improves physical co-ordination

· It teaches respect for others

· And it burns off some of the excess physical energy that the child has.

10 Ways To Improve Your ADD Child's Attention Span - Part 2

10 Ways To Improve Your ADD Child's Attention Span - Part 2

Limit TV & Video Games to no more than an hour a day on weekdays and 2 hours a day on weekends. Eliminate any violent programming or games as far as possible, as these encourage the development of violent tendencies.

10 Ways To Improve Your ADD Child's Attention Span - Part 1.

10 Ways To Improve Your ADD Child's Attention Span - Part 1.

Lack of focus, poor concentration and short attention spans are core symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. 'He doesn't listen' or 'He doesn't pay attention' are common complaints voiced about the ADD child.

What can you as a parent or teacher do to help the ADD Child focus and pay attention. In this 10 part series I will be discussing 10 simple ways to Increase an ADD Child's Attention Span.

Tip #1
Start each day with a healthy breakfast that is high in protein and low in refined carbohydrates.
That means that sugar coated breakfast cereals and donuts are out!!
Smoothies made with low fat milk/yogurt and fruit, cheese on wholewheat toast, eggs etc are better alternatives. These foods provide the brain with what it needs to function at it's peak.
Studies have shown that kids who ate breakfast regularly demonstrated significantly higher reading and math scores, lower levels of hyperactivity, better school attendance, had longer attention spans and fewer behavioral problems than those who didn't eat breakfast.

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms - The major ADD symptoms you need to look out for -Part 3 & 4

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms - The major ADD symptoms you need to look out for -Part 3 & 4

The third major symptom of Attention-Deficit-Disorder or Attention-Deficit-Hyperactive-Disorder is Impulsiveness.

The ADD/ADHD child or adult is very impulsive, often acting without thinking. This frequently lands them into all sorts of trouble. They have no regard for the consequences of their misbehavior, making this type of child especially difficult to discipline. They forget repeated warnings and even punishments for certain behavior and repeat them again.

A child with ADD requires special discipline, because conventional methods don't work for them. In later blog posts I will be sharing some effective parenting strategies.

The last Tell-tale clue is lack of follow through. People with ADD/ADHD are famous for leaving a string of uncompleted tasks in their wake. They may start dozens of projects and tasks but rarely complete any of them. The reason for this is that their brain cannot stay focused on one task for long and as their thoughts flit from one thing to the next, they follow.

This lack of follow through can prove to be a great handicap in adult life and needs to be remedied as soon as possible.

One of the best solutions to this is to increase the brain' s ability to focus and to increase the impulse control. One of the best & easiest ways to do this is brainwave entrainment.
Brainwave Entrainment literally re-programs the brain to function in a more effective and efficient manner and regular use can dramatically reduce ADD symptoms.

For more information go to The Calm Kids Program

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms - The major ADD symptoms you need to look out for -Part 2.

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms - The major ADD symptoms you need to look out for -Part 2.

The second major symptom of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder that you need to look out for is hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is an inability to sit still for any length of time. All children find it hard to sit still for long periods of time. ADD kids, however, cannot sit still for even a few minutes.

This child is always on the go, running, climbing, jumping. Even when they are confined to a small space or forced to remain seated they fidget and squirm. Foot tapping, scratching, shifting to and fro in the chair etc are common behaviors.

If your child is always on the go like an Energizer Bunny it's highly likely that he may have ADD or ADHD.

ADD symptoms.

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms - The major ADD symptoms you need to look out for -Part 1.

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms - The major ADD symptoms you need to look out for -Part 1.

Perhaps you're not quite sure if your child really has Attention deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. You strongly suspect that they do, but you're not quite sure. Unfortunately there isn't a blood test or some other physical test that can conclusively prove that your child has Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

But there are some major symptoms of ADD that will be present in children with all types of ADD. In this blog post we will discuss the first one - Inattention.

The problem with the Attention Deficit Disorder Child is not that he can't pay attention, but that he pays attention to too many things at once. He has trouble blocking out external stimuli and focusing on the task at hand.

The Attention Deficit Disorder Child is distracted by the TV, noise outside the window, the telephone ringing or someone walking past.

Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms.

Parenting the Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Child.

Parenting the Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Child.

Parenting the ADD child is quite a challenge. Not only do you have to cope with the challenges that come with parenting an ADD child you have to deal with the opinions of those around you as well. Grandparents may feel that there's nothing wrong with the child, he just needs stronger discipline. After all ADD didn't exist when Granny was a little girl. The Next Door Neighbor may feel that you are using ADD as an excuse for your child's bad behavior.

What you need to remember is that your child is suffering from a recognized medical condition and it requires special care.

Your best line of defence is a good education. Learn all that you can about ADD/ADHD. This blog is a good place to start. Read as many books as you can. To help you select books most suitable to the needs of your ADD child, take a look at
http://attention-deficit-disorder-books.blogspot.com

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) -Cont ributing/ worsening of symptom

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) &
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) -
Other Contributing Factors to the development or worsening of symptoms -Part 2

Lack of exercise: Exercise increase the blood flow to the brain. Kids who lack the exercise they need are more likely to develop ADHD like symptoms. Our bodies are built to move, not to sit still everyday.

Psychological Factors: This is one factor that is grossly underestimated as a contributing factor to the development and worsening of ADD & ADHD. Physical and emotional abuse, lack of affection, touch, nuturing & stimulation (especially as a child) cause a rush of stress hormones to be released. These act as chemicals that poison the child's brain.

THE TRUTH ABOUT ADD - The Core Symptoms you need to know about to prevent misdiagnosis

THE TRUTH ABOUT ADD - The Core Symptoms you need to know about to prevent misdiagnosis -

This is the first in a series of posts that will discuss the core symptoms of all types of ADD/ADHD. If you've ever wondered if you or a loved one has ADD/ADHD this is one series of blog posts you have to read.

There are six different types of ADD according to Daniel G. Amen author of Healing ADD. However there are a few core symptoms that are common to all types of ADD:

1. A short attention span for routine tasks. ADD or ADHD sufferers can pay attention to things that interest them personally, but boring, routine tasks such as schoolwork, homework and chores won't hold their attention for very long.

2. They are Disorganized - Taking a peek at the closet, closet and possessions of a child and you'll get a good clue as to whether the child suffers from ADD or not. Their closets are like a jumble sale and their rooms look like an explosion took place.

3. ADD/ADHD children have a hard time following through and completing the tasks that they have begun.

4. ADD or ADHD children have poor impulse control. A child with ADD will leap now and look later. They live in the moment with no thought for the future.

All of these symptoms exist over a prolonged period of time and often show from an early age, although in some cases the symptoms don't show until the child starts school.

Despite the type of ADD or ADHD your child has these core symptoms will be present. If your child displays any of these core symptoms there is a strong likelihood that your child has ADD or ADHD. If this is the case it is advisable to have your child evaluated by a competent professional.

Another important thing to do is to educate yourself about ADD and the best way to do that is by reading. Amazon has literally hundreds of books on ADD/ADHD. Choose a few that appeal to you and start reading. In later blog posts I will be reviewing some excellent books on ADD.

If your child has the core symptoms of ADD or ADHD and you would like to know exactly what type of ADD or ADHD your child has, go to http://www.maximindpower.com/add/optin.html

and get the pencil and paper diagnostic test that professionals use for FREE.

ADD : Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment & Information.

ADD : Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment & Information.

My son was diagnosed with ADD a few years ago and my husband also has ADD. When I found out that my son was ADD I began to search the web for information on ADD. Much of the advice I read was conflicting and confusing and the statistics alarming.

And so I began on a quest to learn all I could about ADD - to demistify it and uncover the truth.

So in this blog you will find good, solid advice from one parent to the next.