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TTYC UsePositiveWords PDF

The document provides guidance on using positive language when giving instructions to children instead of negative language. It suggests clearly stating the expected behavior, having age-appropriate expectations, and using simple language that children can understand. Examples are given of reframing common prohibitions as positive statements of the desired behavior.

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TTYC UsePositiveWords PDF

The document provides guidance on using positive language when giving instructions to children instead of negative language. It suggests clearly stating the expected behavior, having age-appropriate expectations, and using simple language that children can understand. Examples are given of reframing common prohibitions as positive statements of the desired behavior.

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Use Positive Words

Tell the child what to do instead of what not to do.

Clearly and simply state what you expect the child to do.

Have age appropriate expectations.

Use age appropriate language. Young children have difficulty with contractions (two words that are
combined to form one such as don’t and can’t).

Examples:

Don’t: Do:
Don’t run! Walk
Use walking feet
Stay with me
Hold my hand
Stop climbing! Keep your feet on the floor

Don’t touch! Keep your hands down


Look with your eyes

No yelling! Use a calm voice


Use an inside voice

Stop whining! Use a calm voice


Don’t stand on the couch! Sit on the couch

Don’t hit Hands down


Use your words (Give child appropriate words to use)
Stop pulling the dogs tail! Pet gently
Gentle hands

No coloring on the wall! Color on the paper


Don’t throw your truck! Roll your truck on the floor

Stop playing with your food! Food goes on the spoon and then in your mouth
Say all done

Stop splashing the water! Keep the water in the tub

Don’t get out of bed! Stay in bed


No biting! We only bite food
Use your words (Give child appropriate words to use)

Don’t spit! Spit goes in toilet/grass


Use your words (Give child appropriate words to use)
Adapted from: Hornbeck, M. (2002). Early Intervention Positive Behavior Support Parent Training Series. USF.

Lentini, R., Vaughn, B.J., & Fox, L. (2005). Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior. University of South Florida.

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