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Attention and Listening

Attention and Listening

This page is part of the Speech and Language Therapy - Paediatric Community Services information

Attention and listening skills are essential in laying a strong foundation for future language and learning development. Children's attention and listening skills go through different stages so it is really helpful to observe your child and notice what they do.

Please see the drop down boxes below for information and activities to help develop your child's attention and listening skills. For printable versions of the information below go to the related documents section of this page

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Waiting/anticipating

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Taking Turns

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Listening games