Redirect

Using redirect for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Stay with your child. If they get distracted, redirect them to getting dressed. For example, “You’re so close. Just your pants to go.” Purpose: Redirecting helps your child […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjusting the environment for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Are there too many options? Try laying out clothes the night before. Are there distractions? Make sure the TV is off and toys are away. Purpose: […]

Transitions

Using transitions for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Try making a visual routine for the morning to help your child remember what to do. It might be helpful for your child to put a check mark […]

Enjoy

Using enjoy for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Show enjoyment after they finish the task. For example, “I like that we have more time to play after you get dressed quickly!” Purpose: Most things are better […]

Describe

Using descriptions for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Describe as your child gets dressed. For example, “You are getting your shirt on very quickly!” or “You got one arm in, and now the other.” Purpose: Descriptions help […]

Imitate

Using imitation for Stalling, Delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Depending on your morning routine, you can plan to get dressed at the same time as your child. You could say, “I’m going to go get dressed too.” […]

Reflect

Using reflect when your child DAWDLES, LINGERS, STALLS OR DELAYS Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: If the child says, “I’m getting dressed!” Repeat back to the child, “You’re getting dressed!” Purpose: Reflecting lets your child feel heard and […]

Praise

Using praise for Stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Any time your child picks out clothes quickly, praise them. For example, “I love that you’ve picked out your clothes so quickly!”  Purpose: It’s hard to praise when […]