Challenges with attention can result in distractibility, interrupting, and difficulty listening, all of which can be perceived by others as annoying or uncaring.
| Practice waiting and listening in conversations through the explicit use of cues and discussion to provide feedback / guidance Active Listening | Active Listening Fun Ways to Listen |
| Create cues to help adjust behavior during social situations | Examples:
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| When a child interrupts or responds in an impulsive way, teach to “pause and rewind” to try responding again in a different way | |
| Counting to 5 can help divert a thought or help gain time to think about an action before speaking | |
| Practice maintaining a steady rhythm to a beat, as this may improve the ability to wait and to inhibit one’s responses | Interactive Metronome Dance Dance Revolution |