“The entrance is busy this morning.”
← All situationsDECLARATIVE LANGUAGE / EVERYDAY MOMENTSDeclarative language for
Declarative language for
school drop-off.
PDA communication examples for this moment. Use only statements that are true, and offers you can follow through on.
A DIRECT INSTRUCTION “Go into school.”
All 7 examples are shown. Save any you want to keep.
“Our agreed arrival plan is in my bag.”
“I’m looking for the person meeting us.”
“I’m finding a quieter place to stand.”
“I can explain what has been difficult this morning.”
“I can help ask for a different arrival plan.”
“We can wait here for a minute first.”
Only if there really is time. Be clear about any limits.Look beyond the words.
School distress can signal unmet needs or harm. Investigate the situation with your child and 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.