Using descriptions for
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 positive behaviors. For example, “You waited for me to finish!” “I see you’ve been drawing.”
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Purpose:
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Children will interrupt less when they know they will get your attention soon. Give your child lots of positive attention with descriptions after they wait for you.
Remember that descriptions are most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
