Child Concentration

Hi, My son is 8yrs old he is very much lacking in his concentration. While eating,studying or when going to school.. He always plays a lot and that is the reason he is not able to concentrate in any other activity other than playing. I am so worried about him. Please guide me.

[specialmom]

Some kids do better with focas and concentration after a short period (if a long one isn't possible) of physical activity or "heavy work".  This means tht a movement activity right before he is to sit down to do something and focas.  It helps my son tremendously.  Many teachers are willing to do this periodically throughout the day and it is a part of many an IEP plan.  Try it at home.  Have him run around, roll across the room, do some jumping jacks, do some crab and bear walks and then see if he sits better.  I would say that dinner is not so much lack of concentration but lack of interest though (don't group it with school).  good luck.