Using adjust the environment for
Recognize the behavior:
Gets out of chair repeatedly.
Identify what you want to see:
Staying in the chair.
Use the Skill:
At mealtimes, limit distractions. For example, turn off the TV. Or, move their chair to limit distractions.
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Purpose:
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Adjusting the environment makes it easier for children to do what they're supposed to do. Think about what is making it difficult for your child to do what they are supposed to do at mealtimes. Then, see if you can change things to make it easier.
Remember that adjusting the environment is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.