drug free attention difficulties support

Drug Free Options

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• Points to Consider for Non-Drug approaches
• Treatments Must Match the Cause

Alternative Approaches

• Sight & Hearing
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Exercise
• Diet
• Education & Learning Styles
• Neuro-biofeedback
• Trauma Counselling
• Social Skills Training
• Parenting Skills & Family Counselling
• Meditation & Relaxation Techniques
• Toxins & Auditory Processing
• Other Treatments

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Education & Learning Styles

Not every child learns well in a traditional 'chalk and talk' classroom setting. Some children are visual learners while others respond to more hands-on style of learning (tactile). Imposing a 'one size fits all' approach to learning will leave some children frustrated, confused or bored.

If a child is struggling to learn (lagging academically or not producing near potential), an undiagnosed learning difficulty may be the root of the problem, which would require thorough assessment by an educator specializing in learning difficulties.

Providing a learning environment that suits each individual is an essential but difficult task for both teachers and parents. It is important for parents to understand how their child learns best and develop a good working relationship with their teachers.

More information is available at: www.learningdifficulties.com.au