Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Lack of focus I have a student that I work with in the classroom who will often be playing with some object that she has (and needs) such as a pencil and eraser. Or she will want to talk to me about something off topic (TV shows, animals, etc) while the teacher is instructing the class. I have tried telling her to listen because this is an important topic, and even tried saying "We can talk about this after we are done with the work and the teacher is done talking". However, it seems no matter what I do I cannot get her to pay attention. Any suggestions? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Maybe she needs a fidget that can keep her hands busy but isn't distracting to her. Also, you could engage in her conversations briefly but then redirect to the lesson. You could also find a way to minimize the distractions around her. Maybe have her desk on an island where she isn't near others to disrupt. Also, you could talk to her parents about the issue and see if they have ideas about the problem.