“Dinner is on the table.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
coming to the table.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Come and eat.”
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“Your usual cup is here.”
“I’m sitting down with my food.”
“I’m leaving some space at the table.”
“I can bring a different spoon.”
“I can help find a quieter place to sit.”
“I can set some food aside for later.”
Look beyond the words.
Avoid pressure around eating. Pain, restricted intake, or dehydration need appropriate professional support.
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.
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