My son has severe concentration problems. I spend almost 30 minutes a day talking to his teacher and trying to firgure out how to deal with this. His schedule is as follows:
7 am gets up and ready for school
He goes to school at 830
I pick him up (He does NOT go to daycare)
He does not watch alot of television and does not play video games.
He does his homework prior to dinner and then will bathe.
We read and he goes to bed at 9.
Any ideas?
2006-10-05 17:11:35 · 11 answers · asked by mcgrawm7 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
He is 6 years old
2006-10-05 17:18:51 · update #1
Budd-He is not bored!
2006-10-05 17:21:08 · update #2
Ryan-The purpose of the schedule is to show that he does have a schedule and he is not being ignored.
2006-10-05 17:21:52 · update #3
Got in trouble today for leaving class to go to the bathroom and not returning until another teacher returned him. He went into another class to socialize.
2006-10-06 14:45:00 · update #4
I had the same type of problems with my 8 year old son. He was getting yelled at during school for talking and not being able to sit still. This went on through 2nd grade, and the teachers did nothing. I couldnt understand what could be wrong, because he is very calm and laid back at home. So, this year when he started 3rd grade, I went to his teacher and talked about what the problem could be. She told me that she tested all of the students to see what level they were at for math and reading ect. and she found that he was more advanced than any of the other kids in the class. She figures that he was getting done with his homework and school things before the other kids, and he was getting in trouble because he was bored sitting there. ( I had mentioned this to his previous teachers, and they brushed me off and ignored all I had to say). So, they have put my son in advanced classes, called the Delta Program, and he is yet to have a bad note sent home. Thanks to one special teacher that truly cares about her students! Maybe the same thing is happening with your son.
2006-10-06 07:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by holly w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found that when young children are in a structured learning environment (school), many of them do not have enough free time in the day. I have realized that children need large blocks of time in which to explore areas of their own interest. Remember back when your 6 year old was a toddler? This age group can become immersed in studying a butterfly, for example, or a couple of rocks, for a long time! No attention problem here. It is only when their days become structured with teacher-lead activities that this can happen. It is especially difficult for a child that has strong interests. Ideally the best remedy is to take him out of school and allow him to enjoy the great outdoors and a an "organic" approach to education- one in which you allow his interests to be the sprinboard to learning. Have you ever thought of home-schooling? He is, after all, only 6....
2006-10-05 17:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by gringa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take your son to the doctor... it could be ADD... my 5 year old son has ADHD and he is on medication that helps him so much... within 2 weeks of starting the medication, his teachers said he was like a whole new kid.... and it doesn't turn him into a zombie... also, if it is ADD, make sure you stick to a routine with everything... I have found that using a kitchen timer helps my son to complete tasks in a timely manner... many schools also have staff that help kids to deal with social issues that arise as a result of ADD or ADHD... and if all else fails, there is always therapy
2006-10-05 17:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie73 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the school have a counsellor as they would be able to help you with assisting him and doing relevant IQ testing as there are developmental issues that can be noted by schools that will require assistance and aid. My 7 year old has some of these issue... You did not say how old your son was ....
You can also speak to your local doctor in regards to these concerns you have.....
Good Luck
2006-10-05 17:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by angelkidz3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the other day i saw the vitamins for children called "FOCUS" IT IS NO MORE THAN 8 DOLLARS. IT HELPS them keep their focus and concentration really well for better understanding. TRY IT?? tell me how it goes
and do get him involved in activities for children like the little league for baseball or other things. that will help him learn to focus and put his attention on what he is doing
2006-10-05 17:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by LoVeLy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he focus on anything for an extended amount of time... i.e. favorite t.v. program? or a video game? i see that you say he doesnt do these things alot...but if its something that he enjoys he may be apt to try to focus. then you can use these things as rewards for focusing on things that hes not that interested in i.e. school, homework ect.
2006-10-05 17:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does NOT sound like ADHD/ADD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sounds like he's bored in school. his actual learning curve is above what the class is learning. he needs something to challenge him. Sylvan learning center has programs for kids like him. My oldest son was the same way. he's in 6th grade now and straight A's.
2006-10-05 17:24:07 · answer #7 · answered by jtracer48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADHD/ADD! all 3 of my kids have it and i have it. There is nothing you can do.you have it for the rest of your life. It has to do with the brain. Take him to the dr. also have the school test him for it. They should have a home test for you to fill out and one for the teacher as well. then take that to the dr. Good Luck!
2006-10-05 17:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by Crissy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whats his daily schedule have to do with ADD?
2006-10-05 17:19:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
he's bored
have him do challenging things, hobbies
2006-10-05 17:20:03 · answer #10 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋