Attention Program
Purpose
To equip individuals with the tools and insights necessary to address challenges commonly linked to ADHD or executive function difficulties. These challenges encompass maintaining attention and focus, organization and time management, interpersonal interactions, emotional self-regulation, and managing impulsive behaviours.
Age
Suited for children aged 8 and up through adults.
Length of Program
Approximately 5 days. This program can stand alone or serve as a supplementary addition to another program.
Outcome
Upon completing the facilitated portion of the program, participants will be proficient in orientation and self-management tools and comfortable using them. They will gain mastery over foundational life concepts and understand their significance for life success. Improvements will be made in self-awareness regarding disorientation causes, focus abilities, and building rapport with others. Participants will also acquire knowledge and experience with self-management tools for addressing confusion, modifying behavior, and organizing effectively. It is important for parents and close associates to recognize that the responsibility of integrating these tools into daily living lies with the participant. These tools cannot mandate behavioral changes in individuals who are unwilling. However, when behavioral adjustments are linked to alleviating life's chaos or struggles, even previously unmotivated individuals can discover the intrinsic motivation needed to initiate change.
Develops
Focusing
Maintaining attention, enhancing listening comprehension, adhering to directions, and managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Energy Management
Awareness and regulation of hyperactivity or hypoactivity, understanding how energy levels impact learning, social skills, communication, and performance, including strategies for rest and sleep.
Behaviour Management
Recognizing personal responsibility instead of attributing blame externally, employing strategies and tools to positively affect one's behavior, and understanding consequences.
Social Skills
Tools for forming and maintaining friendships, awareness of cause and effect, accurately perceiving one's surroundings, respecting personal space, and engaging in conversations
Executive Functions
Managing time, completing tasks punctually, following instructions, sequencing, working memory, decision-making, organization, motivation, and setting, planning, and achieving goals.
Reduces
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Distractibility
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Daydreaming
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Impulsivity
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Procrastination/uncompleted projects
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Chronic lateness or being excessively early
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Disorganization
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Difficulty following verbal instructions
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Mental fogginess
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Restlessness including wiggling, tapping, chewing, etc.
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Inappropriate social interactions
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Problem behaviors
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Struggles when communicating with others
