If a parent wonders, “Is this my child?”

1. Have child screened (6 years or older, the younger the better to prevent scars) If results are, “Yes, the child will benefit in an APSL Program:
2. Be honest! Tell child, “You are smart!” (Must be average or above to qualify.) “You will learn! (By hard work and teaching methods different from regular classroom.) “You were born with a learning differences (like eye and hair color.) “You are going to attend an APSL Program” (for needed help.)
3. Give child deserved praise: Pat on back; verbal approval; or written validation for even the tiniest accomplishments: for shutting not slamming door, for hanging up clothes, for closing mouth when chewing; for saying ‘yes ma am’; for saying “No think you” to unwanted foods (not “yuk.”)
4. Show respect for child using ABC’s of discipline
1. Be Authoritative (strict, not rude, not angry or hateful)
2. Be Businesslike (matter-of-fact approach as in a work setting.)
3. Be Consistent (follow through on all you say, or do not say.)
4. Use Quiet Chair.
5. Give jobs to help and (feel like, be) a part of family! Change toilet paper roll, set table, wash dishes, vacuum, dust, take garbage out.
6. Keep foods in house that are not “problem” foods.

If all of above are being done, you are giving love, at times tough, but understandable. It will be appreciated in the future.

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