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In order to learn, a person must be attentive to be able to absorb information. Attention supports 2 key channels where information can be received by the body, i.e. the auditory and visual channels

When these functions are weak, a person may appear inattentive or hyperactive. A person with attention difficulty may show the following signs:
Learning Skill Important For If not developed, may exhibit
  • Alertness
  • To stay focused
  • Allows information to be absorbed/ learnt
  • Inattentiveness
  • Poor concentration/ focus
  • Poor academic performance
  • Stamina
  • To sustain attention over a long period
  • Day dreaming
  • "Drifts off" after some time
  • Difficulty completing work on time
  • Impulse Control
  • Maintain calm and ideal learning state
  • Impulsiveness
  • "On the go"
  • Hyperactivity
  • Difficulty staying still
  • Disrupts class