One Request Then Move

When your young child appears to purposely ignore your requests:

• Wait for a break in the activity your child is doing.
• Make eye contact.
• Give a command (for example, "come here" or "pick up your crayons").
• If your child doesn't respond within 15 seconds, walk over to her and physically move her to the area you want her to be.
• Praise any components of the completed task, even if your child doesn't finish all of it.