The Power of Language: Effective Strategies for Talking to Kids

The Power of Language:
Effective Strategies for Talking to Kids
Aaron Lanou
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ASD Nest Program New School Year Kick-off
August 27, 2014
WHY LANGUAGE?
Language
is
one
of
the
most
powerful
tools
available
to
teachers
compliance
cooperation
immediate
learning
– Denton 2007
relationship
long -term
5 PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE LANGUAGE
1. Specific
(not vague)
2. Affirmative
3. Concrete
(not contradicting)
(not abstract)
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4. Positive
5. Brief
(not negative)
(not lecturing)
CHANGING OUR LANGUAGE
★ Set a goal (I will make my language more: specific / affirmative / concrete / positive / brief.)
Then:
❏ create a visual reminder: post it somewhere you can see in your classroom
❏ enlist the help of your co-teacher: create a structure for friendly feedback & reminders
❏ record yourself: set your phone to record during a lesson or directions, and listen later on
Additional Resources:
Nonviolent Communication:
A Language of Life
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen &
Listen so Kids will Talk
The Explosive Child
Marshall B. Rosenberg
Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Ross W. Greene
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