Using effective commands for
Recognize the behavior:
Refuses to leave a friend’s house when it’s time to go home.
Identify what you want to see:
Saying goodbye and leaving the house.
Use the Skill:
You could give a command like, “Please start cleaning up the toys.” If they refuse to leave, you might say “Please say goodbye to your friend.”
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Purpose:
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Effective commands tell your child that something needs to be done right now. Remember that your child should be able to follow a command within 5 seconds. If they are in the middle of playing, a command to leave now would be difficult. You might need to break down tasks into smaller pieces to help your child succeed. If you give a command, you should be ready to follow through with consistent consequences.
Remember that effective commands are most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
