Table 2 Description of the interaction chain at session 2
Before | After |
|---|---|
Preparations | Attention |
Prepare your child for what is going to happen. | Increase attention and encouragement when it works! |
Choose an appropriate time for the activity. | |
Participation | |
Reach a joint agreement with your child on what tasks they will have. | |
Give your child time to perform their tasks. | |
Positive encouragement | |
Tell your child what they should do, not what they should stop doing. For example: ‘Come sit here beside me’ instead of ‘Stop running around’. | |
Routines | |
Establish routines – do things the same way every time. | |
Positive expectations | |
Show that you believe your child is capable! |