“The towel is on the hook.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
bath or shower.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Take a shower.”
All 7 examples are shown. Save any you want to keep.
“The water sounds loud in here.”
“I’m checking the water temperature.”
“I’m putting the washcloth beside the sink.”
“I can bring a different towel.”
“I can help find a more comfortable way to wash.”
“Washing can happen tonight or tomorrow morning.”
Only if there really is time. Be clear about any limits.Look beyond the words.
Temperature, sound, touch, privacy, pain, and safety matter. Never remove necessary supervision.
Use the person’s preferred communication. A clearer request can be more helpful than an indirect hint.
What to notice next
Consider what was happening before the difficult moment, what your child communicated, and what changed afterwards. One easier occasion does not prove a strategy caused the change.
TAKE IT INTO THE NEXT CONVERSATIONMake a note for school
Choose phrases for my brief ↗Make a note for school
or your next appointment.
Save the phrases you want to keep. Then choose up to two for “Phrases we’re trying” on your brief.