“The room is getting darker.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
bedtime.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Go to bed.”
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“The book is next to the bed.”
“I’m turning down the hallway light.”
“I’m putting a glass of water nearby.”
“I can help make the room more comfortable.”
“I can sit nearby for a while.”
“The light can stay on low for a while.”
Look beyond the words.
Sleep difficulty, pain, or nighttime anxiety should not be treated as a wording problem.
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.