If your child has ADHD, you may notice that their attention span seems shorter than other kids, or that they “zone out” during homework, school tasks, or even conversations at home. This can be stressful for both the child and you and can lead to frustration, conflicts, and low confidence.
At Mind Matters Counselling, we work with children across New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Vancouver to help improve focus while addressing the emotional challenges that often come with ADHD.
Understanding Attention Challenges in ADHD
Children with ADHD often struggle with:
- Sustaining attention on tasks that feel boring or repetitive
- Switching between tasks efficiently without getting distracted
- Filtering out distractions, like noise, movement, or internal thoughts
- Taking multiple instructions, leading to confusion and avoidance
It’s important to understand that this isn’t laziness or lack of effort — it’s a difference in brain function related to executive functioning, working memory, and self-regulation.
How Therapy Can Support Focus and Attention
Our ADHD-focused therapists help children and parents with strategies tailored to the child’s needs:
- Structured Routines: Creating predictable daily schedules that help the child anticipate tasks and transitions.
- Chunking Tasks: Breaking homework or chores into smaller, manageable steps to prevent overwhelm.
- Mindfulness and Self-Regulation Exercises: Simple techniques to increase awareness of attention lapses and redirect focus.
- Strength-Based Motivation: Using the child’s interests to build engagement and attention naturally.
- Parent Coaching: Guiding parents to set realistic expectations, reinforce focus positively, and reduce conflicts around attention struggles.
Through play-based and interactive therapy, children learn to practice attention skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Focus Support
- Frequently leaves tasks unfinished or “forgets” instructions
- Easily distracted by external stimuli or internal thoughts
- Difficulty following multi-step directions
- Homework or chores take much longer than expected
- Becomes frustrated or avoids tasks that require focus
Local Support for ADHD in Children
Our child counsellor specializing in ADHD works with families across New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Vancouver, helping children build attention, self-confidence, and emotional regulation.
If your child struggles with focus, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Early intervention and structured support can make a lasting difference.
👉 Book a session with Mind Matters Counselling
Let’s help your child learn to focus, manage distractions, and feel proud of their progress.
