ATTENTION AND LISTENING

Listening is not the same as hearing. A child may hear an instruction but they may not be able to listen to it as their attention is fixed on another activity. Listening requires concentration and a child will need practise to establish good listening skills.

A child with attention and listening difficulties may be easily distracted and have difficulty focussing on tasks. Children with a hearing loss (including those with ‘glue ear’) may require some extra support to establish good listening.

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