What exactly is declarative language and why is it important? How do I use it to set limits or manage screen time? How does it help with challenging behaviors? What do I do when my child is getting upset? What if it doesn’t work? I’m tired of hearing myself say, “I wonder” and “I notice” all the time! Any ideas on how to change up my language? Visit this page for answers to these and other commonly asked questions about DL!

How are declarative language & co-regulation connected? How can I apply these ideas in day to day life? Will co-regulation help my child feel comfortable trying something new? How does co-regulation help with executive function? What about older kids and young adults? Visit this page to deepen your understanding of this concept through the lens of social communication and learning!

Posts included here explain what episodic memory is & why it is important, and give examples of how we can use episodic memory to help kids share memories, strengthen relationships, develop self awareness, and more!

Read these posts & articles related to peer interaction which give ideas and food for thought around developing friendships, learning new games, managing competitive games, coaching, summer camp, birthday parties, and more!

This section will help you deepen your understanding, use, and application of declarative language and co-regulation, and is geared towards those who have learned the basics and want to keep going! Topics and concepts included in this section include dementia and other neurogenic communication disorders, interoception, “making eye contact” (and why we want to move way from this idea and term), perspective taking, sharing different opinions, and more.

This section explains why challenging behaviors happen, and discusses how we can reframe and approach hot topics such as ‘non-preferred tasks’, self-defeating comments (like “I’m so stupid!”), perfectionism, “rude” behavior and more.

Visit this page for lighter, more playful applications of declarative language and co-regulation, that will hopefully bring a smile and maybe even laughter to your face!

Visit this page to read posts that answer questions such as, How can I help bring declarative language & co-regulation to the school environment? What does declarative language look like in the classroom? Can you talk more about the importance of ‘wait time’ and declarative language? … and more to come!

Coming soon…The holidays are rich with episodic memories! These posts discuss how to incorporate declarative language and co-regulation into these annual occurrences, in a way that stores positive memories for everyone.

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