Using transitions 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:
Use transitions to prepare to leave. For example, you could set a timer or say “Choose one last activity before we leave.”
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Purpose:
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Transitions help children move from one activity to the next. They help children prepare to listen. You can tell your child "5 more minutes" or "one last activity." This gives them time to feel upset and manage their feelings before you tell them it's time to leave. Some children like to set a timer on a watch, smart home device, or phone so they hear an alarm when it is time to leave.
Remember that transitions are most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
