LittlEARS Item 19
19. Does your child respond to "no" by typically interrupting their current activity?
Your child stops their current activity (e.g., playing, movement, exploring an object) when they hear "no". They may look at you, put down the objects, stop movement, or remove themselves from the activity if they know it is not preferred.
Example Situation
Your child is splashing in the mud. You tell them "no", and they look at you and stop splashing.
Create an auditory sandwich:
Tell your child "no" and wait for them to respond
Recognize if your child does not understand the command, and rephrase "Stop splashing please!"
Provide a visual, such as modeling holding your hands still. Shake your head when saying "no"
Acoustic Highlighting:
Change how you say it!
Add emphasis by slowing down the word or making it louder ("noooooo")
Add their name to get attention, then pause to emphasize "no" (e.g., "Shannon....(pause)... no.")