Children with Poor Attention Earn Less as Adults

Research conducted on a large sample showed a significant correlation between attention quality in childhood and economic status in adulthood. Children with attention problems are more likely to earn less than their peers as adults.

Key research findings:

• Attention problems in childhood are associated with lower educational achievement
• Adults who had attention problems as children change jobs more frequently
• The economic impact is visible even after controlling for other factors

The good news is that attention can be trained. Neurofeedback is one method that can help children with attention problems improve their ability to concentrate, which can have long-term positive effects on their lives.

Early recognition and intervention are key to helping children with attention problems.