Why it is important to spot inattention in children

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Young children with mild attention problems can go unnoticed at primary school and fall behind their peers academically, according to new education research. It is crucial and possible for teachers and parents to work together to identify and help these children manage their learning in class, suggest the researchers. The findings show that the progress of children with mild attention problems at the age of five could be around three months behind their peers by the time they reach the end of primary school. Inattention and ADHD In the study, one of the largest to date in this area, the attainment and behaviour of 46,369 children from 1,812 primary schools in England was analysed.
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