Using strategic attention 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:
Keep talking and ignore the interruptions. You might hold up a finger to remind your child to wait. Give your attention to your child when you’re done.
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Purpose:
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Strategic attention lets your child know what you like. If you respond to interruptions, your child may learn that is how to get your attention. Instead, finish what you are doing. Then give your child your full attention.
Remember that strategic attention is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
