Be clear with your expectations. Give instructions while sitting next to your child and check for understanding.
Provide transition warnings, timers, cues, countdowns, songs, etc.
Be aware of hunger, fatigue, anxiety or other emotions, and any distractions in the environment. Take care of these first before your child can be ready to learn.
Utilize shared control. Allow your child to develop the daily schedule with you. Give them choices of activities.
Acknowledge positive behaviors. Model gratitude and build self-awareness by thanking your child for their hard work in a specific way (ex: "I'm really impressed with how you kept trying even though you didn't know the answer")
Use reward charts when your child struggles to stay focused and persevere when things get hard. It is important to fade them once your child has developed the ability.
Ensure your expectations are within the level of your child’s development. Rewards will not override developmental readiness.
When escalated, give your child time and space to calm down. When your child is calm, return to the original task. Do your best to follow through with your expectations.
Manage your own emotions. It is ok to take a step back and acknowledge your feelings and need for time and space.