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Attention Control Scaffolds

Scaffolds & adjustments for people with quick-switching attention

▪ Use of Covey’s matrix to prioritise
▪ Turn off all notifications during e.g. homework
▪ Front loading technique – do tasks as soon after
▪ Scheduled focused time (uninterrupted) they are set as possible e.g. start on homework

that same day
▪ Noise cancelling devices
▪ Timers
▪ Quiet room
▪ Tasks chunked into small parts with brain breaks

▪ Screen around desk between each

▪ Seating at back of room away from entry and exit ▪ Pomodoro technique The Pomodoro Technique
routes — Why it works & how to do it