It is a basic human need to want attention. But for children who have attention deficit problems, getting that attention may be a struggle. There are many children who simply do not understand how to get attention from others in an appropriate way. As a parent or caregiver, you may see your child try to gain attention by being disruptive, acting out, or through silly behavior. It can be frustrating to not know what to do in these instances other than react. And most times, reacting...
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