1. The Parent-Directed Interaction

2. Parent-Directed Interaction Effective Commands
Direct (telling, not asking)
Positive (what to DO, not stop doing)
Single (one at a time)
Specific (not vague)
Age-appropriate
Given in a normal tone of voice
Used only when really necessary
Explained after obeyed

3. The Command ... Command Disobey No Opportunity Obey Whoops!
(Start over)
Labeled
Praise
Back to Play
YEA!

4. The Warning ... If you don’t [original command],
you’ll have to go to the time out chair
Obey
Disobey
(UH-OH!)
Labeled Praise
Back to Play
YEA!

5. [obey original command]?
The Chair
Child stays
on chair
3 min plus
5 sec quiet
Or doesn’t
(OH-OH!)
Are you
ready to
[obey original command]?
Command
Obey
Praise

6. “You got off the chair before you’ll go to the Time Out Room .”
The Backup
CHILD GETS OFF CHAIR
ROOM WARNING
“You got off the chair before
I said you could.
If you get off again,
you’ll go to the Time Out Room .”
CHILD GETS OFF AGAIN
CHILD GOES TO
TIME OUT ROOM
1 MIN + QUIET
BACK TO CHAIR

7. [Obey Original Command]?
Child Stays
on Chair
3 Min
plus 5 Sec Quiet
Are you ready to
[Obey Original Command]?
Yes
Obey
Acknowledge

8. Finally!
Command
Obey
Praise
Back to play!!!

9. House Rules The Procedure PDI uses running commands
House rules are standing commands
Aggressive behavior
Destructive behavior
The Procedure
Label behavior for child
Explain rule to child
No chair warnings
It’s over when time is up

10. Public Misbehavior Procedure Make plan before leaving home
Describe desired behavior
Take along “time out chair”
Discuss back-ups