“The toothbrush is beside the sink.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
brushing teeth.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Brush your teeth.”
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“There are two toothpaste flavors here.”
“I’m putting my toothbrush on the counter.”
“I’m brushing my teeth now.”
“I can put toothpaste on the brush.”
“I can stay nearby while we figure this out.”
“The bathroom’s free now, and again after the story.”
Only if there really is time. Be clear about any limits.Look beyond the words.
Dental pain, taste, texture, or motor difficulty need attention beyond different wording.
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.