Using strategic attention for
Recognize the behavior:
Takes too long to get dressed.
Identify what you want to see:
Picking out clothes quickly.
Use the Skill:
Use strategic attention with redirect and modeling as you start to pick out their clothes. Give lots of positive attention when they join you.
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Purpose:
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Strategic attention lets your child know what you like. You can ignore specific behaviors while you praise other behaviors. Your child might whine while they do a task. Try to ignore whining and praise for any steps they take towards completing the task. Strategic attention can also be combined with modeling and redirect to help children get started on a task they don't want to do.
Remember that strategic attention is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
