When-Then/If-Then

Using when-then & if-then statements for better communication Recognize what you want to see: Calmly telling parents when they need help. Use the skill: Remind your child how to communicate. For example, “When you ask calmly, I am happy to help.” “If you need help, just let me know.”  Purpose: This is one of the […]

Strategic Attention

Using strategic attention for better communication Recognize what you want to see: Calmly telling parents when they need help. Use the skill: Try to ignore whining, screaming, or demanding. Praise & help your child when they calmly ask for help. Purpose:Help your child learn how to communicate with your attention. At first, you might ignore […]

Redirect

Using redirect for better communication Recognize what you want to see: Calmly telling parents when they need help. Use the skill: Imagine your childis overwhelmed and has trouble speaking. Redirect them to a calming skill and give a chance to ask again. Purpose:Redirect can give children a chance to calm down. Then they can try […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for better communication Recognize what you want to see: Calmly telling parents when they need help. Use the skill: You could make sure to give your child enough time to complete tasks without feeling rushed. Also, give them your full attention when they ask for help. Purpose:Adjusting the environment and expectations […]

Transitions

Using transitions for better communication Recognize what you want to see: Calmly telling parents when they need help. Use the skill: Give transitions before difficult activities. For example, “In 5 minutes it will be time to clean up.” Purpose:Giving transition warnings can help your child stay calm. This makes it easier for them to ask […]

Recovery

Using recovery for having more fun together Recognize what you want to see: Actively playing together Use the skill: Use all of your PRIDE skills during play time. Avoid talking about whatever happened earlier in the day. Just focus on what you are doing in the moment. Purpose:Playtime can be a great recovery time! Try […]

Hand-Over-Hand

Using hand-over-hand for having more fun together Recognize what you want to see: Actively playing together Use the skill: Use hand-over-hand to make play fun. If your child is struggling to put a shape in an opening, help them hold the shape and twist it so it fits. Purpose:Imagine your child struggles with something in […]

Effective Commands

Using effective commands for having more fun together Recognize what you want to see: Actively playing together Use the skill: This skill is generally not helpful for this goal. Try to avoid commands during playtime.  Purpose:Try to avoid commands during playtime. Let your child be in charge during playtime. You might be surprised by how […]

Consistent Consequences

Using consistent consequences for having more fun together Recognize what you want to see: Actively playing together Use the skill: Praise positive behaviors throughout play. For example, “You’re so creative!” “I love how gently you’re playing.” Purpose: Negative consequences will definitely make playtime less fun. So, they should only be used for behaviors that are […]

Redoing

Using a redo for having more fun together Recognize what you want to see: Actively playing together Use the skill: Try to use a redo to keep play fun. For example, “Oh no! The tower fell. I wonder if we can make an even taller one.” “I’m sorry that didn’t turn out the way you […]