Not listening, distractibility and inattention are some of the most common reasons for referral to our clinics. They are also the source of a great deal of frustration on the part of both teachers and parents.
There can be a number of reasons for failure to follow directions and inattentive, off-task behaviour. More often than not, it has nothing to do with the child’s willingness to co-operate!
Left to fester without appropriate treatment and support, children can come to believe their own bad press and start to live out what they’ve been told – that they’re naughty, lazy, disruptive and disobedient.
So how to know what to do? I talk about some strategies and resources along with an introduction to all things listening. I cover:
- what listening involves
- recognizing what listening problems look like
- understanding what different listening problems tell us about what is causing them
- strategies and resources for improving listening and refining skills
Resources/References:
How To Use Sound Field Systems – prepared by The Australian Government, Department of Training & Education. A PDF document for your reference.
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