“The car is in the driveway.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
getting in the car.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Get in the car.”
All 6 examples are shown. Save any you want to keep.
“Your usual seat is ready.”
“I’m opening the car door.”
“I’m checking how warm the seat feels.”
“I can bring the headphones to the car.”
“I can help with the buckle.”
Look beyond the words.
Use clear instructions for immediate safety. Seatbelts and appropriate restraints remain essential.
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.