Redirect

Using redirect for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Looks at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: Try to point out something really cool in the book or use silly voices as you read. Purpose: It is completely normal to […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: Think about what helps your child focus best and do that. Pay attention to your child’s cues to decide if […]

Transitions

Using transitions for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looks at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: One example is to schedule reading breaks. Another example is to set a timer for reading time. Purpose: Transitions help children move […]

Enjoy

Using enjoy for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: The more fun you make reading, the more your child will want to keep doing it. Try out silly voices, cuddle, and […]

Describe

Using descriptions for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: Describe what your child is looking at in the book to keep their focus on it. For example, “You’re pointing at the […]

Imitate

Using imitation for Overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: If your child points to something in the book, you can also point. If your child sits in your lap, you can […]

Reflect

Using reflections for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill: Reflect what your child says about the book or story. For example, your child says, “That’s the bear!” You can repeat “That […]

Praise

Using praise for overactivity Recognize the behavior: Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story. Identify what you want to see: Focusing on the book. Use the Skill:  Give your child a fun job that keeps their attention, then praise each time they do the job. For example, “Great job […]