Using strategic attention for
Recognize the behavior:
Constantly looking at other things when you are trying to read a story.
Identify what you want to see:
Focusing on the book.
Use the Skill:
Try to ignore when your child looks at other things. Then give lots of positive attention when they focus on the story.
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Purpose:
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Strategic attention lets your child know what you like. Distraction when reading is completely normal, even for adults. Remember that activity level and distractibility are areas of temperament. Try not to point out your child's distraction or criticize them. Instead, use your redirect and modeling skills. Then give your child lots of positive attention when they are calm and focused.
Remember that strategic attention is most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
