Redirect

Using redirect for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Help your child find something really fun to do while you finish your conversation. Purpose: Redirecting helps […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Make sure your child has something to do while you talk. They also need a […]

Transitions

Using transitions for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Before starting your conversation, give a transition. For example,  “I’m going to talk to my friend for […]

Enjoy

Using enjoy for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Make a cue, like your child places their hand on your arm when they want to tell […]

Describe

Using descriptions for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Descriptions won’t be helpful while you are talking. After you are done you can describe your child’s […]

Imitate

Using imitation for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: If your child waits their turn to talk, imitate by waiting your turn to talk once they […]

Reflect

Using reflections for interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Do not reflect your child while they are interrupting. When you are finished speaking, ask your child […]

Praise

Using praise FOR interrupting Recognize the behavior: Repeatedly calls your name and pulls on your arm while you are talking to an adult. Identify what you want to see: Staying quiet while you finish talking. Use the Skill: Whenever your child is able to wait patiently, praise them. For example, “Thank you for waiting for […]