Pay Attention

Pay Attention!

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  Attention Training for Children Ages 4-10


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  By Jennifer Thomson and Kimberly Kerns, ~ 2005

This is a pediatric attention training program that is modeled after the Attention Process Training (APT) program developed by Sohlberg & Mateer. This new second edition features an expanded manual, updated review of research studies, and additional attention activities.

Designed for children (ages 4-10) with attentional processing problems, activities are designed to systematically increase the child’s ability to sustain, select, divide, and alternate attention using a variety of hierarchical tasks designed for this age range and cognitive levels.

The manual includes:

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  studies of attention training in adults & children


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  detailed administration instructions for all activities


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  pre-tests for younger children or children with


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  suspected cognitive impairment


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  complete text of audio CDs


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  scoresheets and worksheets

Pay Attention! comes in a sturdy carrying case with…

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  80 page manual in a 3 ring binder


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  3 laminated houses (8½ x 14\”)


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  48 laminated family cards


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  4 audio CDs


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  CD with PDF scoresheet files


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  score sheet examples


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  eraser and 2 dry marker pens


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  3 visual distractor overlays


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  6 response buzzers

Pay Attention! can be used by cognitive rehabilitation therapists, speech and language pathologists, educators, and other professionals in private practice, pediatric rehabilitation programs and schools. Research studies have demonstrated its effectiveness with children with traumatic brain injury, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and brain tumors. Extra CDs are available separately.