How to Engage a Child: Joint Attention Strategies + Activities
$2.90
This Joint Attention Strategies for Child Engagement tool is a resource to support self regulation and sensory processing needs. Attention is essential for children to imitate, explore, and learn. This resource offers strategies to boost engagement and joint attention, adaptable across various settings.
This download covers:
- What joint attention is and its role in development
- Typical timeline for joint attention development
- Examples of joint attention
- 6 factors impacting joint attention (with examples)
- 3 sensory systems foundational for attention + simple play modifications
- 4 everyday items to use for implementing strategies (with activity ideas)
Description
Attention is foundational and required when it comes to having a child imitate, experiment with and learn new actions and concepts. So, how do we engage a child?
Of course, while there is a variety of factors that may be playing a role in decreased attention, the information in this resource can be generalized throughout settings to encourage a child’s level of engagement and joint attention.
In this digestible download, we cover:
- What joint attention is and how it plays a role in development
- When joint attention starts and when it is typically “strongly established”
- Examples of joint attention
- 6 considerations that impact joint attention (with SPECIFIC examples)
- 3 sensory systems that are foundational for attention, along with simple examples on how to modify your child’s everyday play routines to include them
- 4 at-home, everyday items that can. be used to implement the above strategies (with activity ideas included!)
- Includes a one-page “cheat sheet” quick guide!
Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document.
Why You Need Joint Attention Strategies:
✅ Strengthens Communication & Social Skills: Joint attention is a key foundation for language development, social engagement, and learning.
✅ Improves Focus & Engagement: Helps children sustain attention on shared activities, leading to better participation and interaction.
✅ Designed for Diverse Needs: Great for children with autism, ADHD, speech delays, or social communication challenges.
✅ Includes Practical, Easy-to-Use Activities: Step-by-step strategies and interactive games to make learning fun and effective.
✅ Supports Parents, Teachers & Therapists: A must-have resource for anyone looking to enhance child engagement in everyday routines and structured settings.
Start using these Joint Attention Strategies today to foster stronger connections and meaningful learning experiences!
