“The assignment has several parts.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
homework.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Do your homework.”
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“The instructions are on this page.”
“I’m clearing a space on the table.”
“I’m reading the instructions quietly.”
“I can write down the part that feels unclear.”
“I can help ask the teacher about this task.”
“This can wait until after a snack.”
Only if there really is time. Be clear about any limits.Look beyond the words.
Learning difficulties, exhaustion, or an unsuitable workload call for discussion with school.
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.