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Alert and Attentive: Effective Strategies to Help Children Develop Attention and Focus
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Julie Tourigny, Director, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Sponsored by Gryphon House
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Attention and focus are often misunderstood as simple, fixed traits that children either have or lack. In reality, they are complex, dynamic processes that develop over time when given the right support. Attention is the ability to notice, select, and sustain mental energy toward a specific task or interaction, while focus directs that attention with intention and purpose.
This edWebinar explores practical, evidence-based strategies that help children build the internal tools they need to engage meaningfully with their surroundings, as they learn, play, and socialize. Viewers learn how to create classroom environments that actively foster attention skills, as well as sensory and cognitive-behavioral strategies that can be applied across the entire classroom to support the attention and focus of every student.
Designed for educators and specialists working with children ages 3–7, this edWebinar offers a deeper understanding of attention and focus, along with actionable approaches to strengthen these essential skills in young learners.
About the Presenter
Julie Tourigny, OTD, MS, OTR/L, is a nationally recognized pediatric occupational therapist, author, and educator with a passion for helping young children thrive. As the Founder and Director of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development, she brings over 25 years of clinical expertise and a deep understanding of educational systems to the classroom, clinic, and beyond. Dr. Tourigny is the author of two widely used professional resources: Calm and In Control: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Young Children’s Self-Regulation and Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function.
Her upcoming third book, Alert and Attentive, launching in fall 2025, expands on her trusted approach with powerful strategies to support focus and attention in early learners. Through engaging workshops, nationwide trainings, and accessible, evidence-based tools, Dr. Tourigny equips educators, therapists, and caregivers with practical solutions to promote self-regulation, executive function, and social-emotional development. Her work continues to shape early childhood education, making her books must-haves for anyone working to help young children succeed.
About the Moderator
Stephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House, Inc., the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts.
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