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Bedtime 12
Speech and Language Session Focus
Following Directions
Individual service plans o en include goals that target
understanding simple direc ons. It is important for a child to be able to
follow direc ons for her own safety as well as to reduce frustra on.
Unfortunately, children most frequently hear rapidly‐fired commands in
situa ons that demand an immediate response. These situa ons do not provide visual
support and offer li le me for teaching. While this is a necessary part of life, other
opportuni es are needed to prac ce following direc ons in a more controlled se ng. The
events that take place throughout the day offer mul ple chances to show a child how to
properly follow direc ons. Most children enjoy par cipa ng in daily ac vi es. Frustra on
within the house can be reduced by le ng the child “help” because the child is learning how
to listen and daily tasks are being accomplished.
Bed me provides a great opportunity for a child to follow basic, one‐step direc ons
that serve a purpose. It is also a good me to allow the child to feel like an important part of
the process.
Today’s Plan
Use the example of a short task to concretely iden fy what kind of direc on a child can
follow. Within this hierarchy, where is he or she func oning?
Give (poin ng to single object)
Give cup
Give me cup
Give me the cup
Give me the red cup
Explain to the parent how powerful this knowledge is and prac ce what could be said
during different daily ac vi es. For example, assuming two words are understood, “close
door,” add a third word, “close door, please.”
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