“It’s morning, and the house is still quiet.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
getting up in the morning.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Get up now.”
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“Your clothes are on the chair.”
“I’m opening the curtains a little.”
“I’m getting breakfast ready.”
“I can bring the clothes closer.”
“I can help work out what comes first.”
“I wonder if the birds are awake yet.”
A thought to share, with no answer expected. Skip it if it feels like a hint.Look beyond the words.
Insufficient sleep, illness, or distress about the day may need a different plan.
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.