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Step 2) Working with your child
2) Working with your child
Your child will be the one affected by these decisions. You want to include their voice and perspective. You can use your ideas from Part 2) Having the conversation here.
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To work with your child: • Pick the right time / day / week. • Use language that is easy and familiar. • Involve them and ask direct, specific questions. • Have a conversation where you come up with ideas and solutions.
Ask them ‘Wouldn’t it be great if...?’ • Reflect on past experiences with them. This can help them to recognise when they need to reach out for help. • Try things out. Then:
• Ask them ‘What’s working? What’s not working?’ • Role-play situations that they may be in. • Their needs or opinions may change based on the situation at hand. • If they are very young, you may need to watch their triggers and behaviours.
• Pay attention to your child’s behaviour. What is it telling you about what they need? • Use additional methods (e.g. make a social story). • Help them feel empowered. You can do this from a young age.
This conversation will depend on your child and how willing they are to have it.
