Feb 17 • 🗓️ WEEKLY CHALLENGES
Weekly Challenge: Pausing
This week, try incorporating something simple: pause and wait.
It’s natural to fill silence or move quickly through routines. But communication, especially when your child has difficulty communicating, requires space.
When you pause, you give your child:
- time to process
- time to initiate
- time to try
Many first attempts happen in the pause — not during the prompt.
How to Practice This Week
Try pausing during:
- Play (hold the toy… wait)
- Snacks (open the container… wait)
- Songs (pause before the next line)
- Choices (offer two options… wait)
- Talking (model the word... wait)
After you pause:
- Look expectant but relaxed
- Count silently to 5
- Resist filling the silence
You might notice a sound, gesture, or eye contact. That counts as communication!
The goal isn’t to “get a word.” The goal is to create space for communication.
If you try this, share what you notice in the comments.
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Weekly Challenge: Pausing
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