Lack of attention; It manifests itself with symptoms such as inability to concentrate attention on a certain point, disorganization, forgetfulness, losing belongings, and making careless mistakes. However, symptoms of attention deficit must have started before the age of 7.
Although attention deficit gives early symptoms, it is mostly detected during the school years. The school environment is dynamic. It is difficult for these children to follow the lessons, listen, apply, and follow the daily schedule. They have difficulty following, understanding and applying instructions. This situation causes problems not only at school but also in daily life. Students with attention deficit problems also have difficulties in doing homework. They cannot achieve the results expected from them, especially in exams.
If attention deficit is not treated by using appropriate methods, children cannot solve this problem and it is not surprising that they turn into children who push the limits, do not obey, do not fulfill their responsibilities, and have behavioral problems. In addition to professional support in terms of attention deficit, the ideal situation is to pay attention to some points at home and in daily life and try to deal with this problem as a team. ,
- Trying to increase the time in that game as much as possible by participating in the game (playing together),
- If we want him to do something, go to him and say it rather than telling him from a distance,
- Determine the day and time for cleaning his room, how to organize his room. Giving guidance on what can be done
With starting primary school:
- Creating a daily study plan together. Limiting working hours to 30 minutes.
- Avoiding distractions in the work environment. (Like toys on the study table, pictures on the wall)
- Ensuring that the lesson is always studied at the same place and time,
- Monitoring whether it complies with the daily plan,
To improve memory in Attention Deficit Examples of games that can be played at home for:
Memory:Ready cards can be used. Like i, picture cards can also be prepared at home.
Material: Picture cards, two of each picture. All cards are laid out face down. Each player has the right to reveal 2 cards in turn. If the cards he opened are the same, he takes the cards. If they are not, he closes them again where they are, without changing their places. The other player tries to remember the location of the opened shapes in order to find their partner. The game continues until all cards are revealed. The one who matches the most cards wins the game.
Count in order: Cards with objects on which the child knows the names or various materials from home are placed side by side. The child's back is turned or his eyes are closed. When the preparation is completed, the card or objects are shown to the child and covered. He/she is asked to count the objects in order. (The number of objects is increased each time) Then the game passes to the other person. The same game can be played with words. Starting from 3-4 words, object names are said (they can also be grouped as fruits, vegetables, or animal names) and the child tries to repeat them completely. (The number of words is increased each time.) It tries to collect as many points as possible.
Ring hiding: It is played with 4 bowls and a ring. The bowls are mixed quickly and it is asked to find out which one has the ring.
Which one is more?: Vegetable and fruit cards are laid out. (The number is determined according to the age and level of the child.) The child looks carefully and turns around. A card is added among the cards. The child tries to find the extra card.
Which one is missing?: Geometric shapes are arranged in order. The child looks at it for 1 minute and turns away. One shape is removed and kept. He/she is asked to find which shape is missing.
Word game: The child is asked to say a word that starts with the sound that ends a spoken word. A previously spoken word or proper nouns are not accepted.
Word ladder: A topic title is selected. Ex: Forest. 1st Person says a word related to the subject (tree) 2nd Person first says the same word and then the word he/she will add (tree-green) Say it each time, taking your turn. Says the already mentioned words and adds the word. The game continues like this.
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