School Age Distractions
Distraction is a way to capture a child's attention and reduce distress during procedures through developmentally appropriate techniques. Distraction helps your child focus on something other than the pain and/or anxiety. Before a procedure, your child can help decide what technique to use. If time allows, practice the technique with your child.
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School Age 6-12
- video games
- stress balls
- imagery
- "I Spy" books
- interesting key chains
- bubbles
- counting games
- telling stories
- magic wand
- koosh balls
- silly putty
- wind mills
- music
- joke books
- party blowers
- breathing games
- view finder
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