Attention is a complex brain skill that begins to develop from around 4 years old, and really establishes as a neural ability from around 6 years old.
It is a common phrase we hear from many parents and teachers alike that a child may have troubles sitting still, giving their attention and focusing!
In this blog we’ll explore why “paying attention” is no easy feat and what factors may affect your child’s ability (or inability) to pay attention, focus and potentially impact learning outcomes.
It requires a number of brain areas to activate and work together with clear signalling and sustained firing! There are many types of attention however the area many parents and teachers report a child is having trouble with is focused attention.
Focused attention requires areas of the brain at the top and bottom, back and front, and left and right sides to effectively connect and work well. Attention is a complex brain process and can be affected by a number internal + external stressors.
These stressors include:
Early development pillars of gross and fine motor milestone attainment, primitive reflex integration, strong posture tone and good postural reflex firing set the foundation for optimal brain readiness for learning, focus and attention.
When a child is having trouble with these abilities there may be challenges with the above areas of development, which create background noise in their brain, poor posture, instability (balance and coordination issues) and energy inefficiency with how they use their body.
With some or all of this going on below the surface (unconsciously) it can be very difficult for a child to be able to concentrate, pay attention and learn.
With our Well Kids assessments, we can help you understand brain development factors that may be disrupting normal/optimal function that may also play a role in your child’s challenges with attention and learning.
When we assess a child’s neurodevelopment we consider their brain and body as a whole, and determine any cofactors involved with why they may be having trouble paying attention!
To learn more about your child’s ability to pay attention and whether there are any stressors affecting normal function which could also play a role in making attention difficult you can have your child assessed with one of our experienced Chiropractors.
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