In part two, we bring back Jacky Peile to talk more about attention and the different interventions available for children with attention difficulties. Jacky is the founder of EarlyLinks, an occupational therapy clinic for children at Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Australia. She leads a team of occupational therapists who support children, teens, and young adults challenged by anxiety and sensory-processing difficulties to improve their daily life through practical strategies.

Key Learnings How attention develops in the early years of a child A working definition of attention Specific strategies to cultivate the attention skills of babies and toddlers (0–2 years old) What changes in children’s attention as they transition to school age and how parents can continue to cultivate their attention at this point How going down to the level of the child can help communicate what he or she needs to be focusing on at particular moments The role of breaking down a task into small steps that a child can follow in building attention in schoolchildren How to encourage children to ask for help when they need it The key difference between ordinary attention difficulties and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Jacky’s thoughts on medication for ADHD and working with health professionals What parents need to expect when they visit Jacky for an assessment of their children’s attention issues How therapy looks like and how long it will take

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