KISS
Sometimes my elementary school teacher mode kicks in. Instead of “Keep it simple stupid,” I always edit out the insult and make it school appropriate, “keep it short and simple.”
For kids who are young or who struggle with language, keeping your message short and simple is the most effective way to communicate. Some ways to keep it simple include visual aids, written signs and verbal brevity.
My Saturday Suggestion:
Deliver your message in a clear, concise way and then give your child time to process what you’ve said.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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