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Developing Control over Attention.
Attention is a system of controls that help your students work consistently, focus on reading comprehension and think ahead about what to say. With All Kinds of Minds' online LearningBase you have access to case studies, research articles, resources and media that will assist you in helping students who have difficulties paying attention.
Breaking it Down. In his article “The Dimension of Attention” Dr. Mel Levine breaks down the process of attention to its basic parts: Mental Energy Controls, Processing Controls, and Production Controls. Dr. Levine wrote: “As educators, parents, and clinicians, we need to manage these complex situations by offering multiple kinds of intervention…” Read more .
Educators: Watch “Attention” from the Developing Minds Video Library . Dr. Levine talks with two students who exhibit signs of attention disorders and discusses possible explanations for their behavior and difficulty concentrating. (QuickTime and RealPlayer. A Transcript is also available.) |
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Attention Strategies: The Parent Toolkit provides suggestions and strategies for helping you and your child manage attention difficulties, including:
• Strategies for Home and School
• Techniques for Parent-Teacher Communication
• Tips for discussing attention with children
Experience First Hand is part of the Parent Toolkit; this interactive demonstration can help you understand your child's struggles with managing attention in a classroom setting. See for yourself how auditory and visual distractions can make learning difficult.
Written by, Dr. Mel Levine Keeping a Head in School provides valuable information for students about learning differences. This excerpt, entitled “Attention—Keeping the Mind and Body in Control,” discusses what can be done to help people with attention deficits.
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This month: All Kinds of Minds' Michael Taranto and Forsyth Country Day School 's Anne Taite Austin will be presenting on February 27th at the National Association of Independent Schools' Annual Conference . This interactive workshop will explore the neurodevelopmental approach to learning. Check the calendar for the time .
Visit us! Stop by our booth in March at the ASCD's Annual Conference, in New Orleans. This year's theme is “Reinventing Schools: Courageous Leadership for Positive Change.” All Kinds of Minds' CEO Mary-Dean Barringer will be presenting. Stay tuned for more information! |
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