Research and resources (part 2):

I read an article that we can use Visual cues: Other kids may benefit from visual cues. Being able to point to a chart with drawings about what to expect from a particular transition or the steps involved can help some people immensely. These are common in lower-grade classrooms but could be easily adapted at home.

https://childmind.org/article/how-can-we-help-kids-with-transitions/

I observed my mentor using a visual schedule for Hana. She explained that we would go outside, have lunch, nap, play, and then mommy would come.

I came across another article about Turning transition times into games. Create a song and dance or engage in pretend play about what a child is going to do next. For example, children can be encouraged to “fly” to the sink like superheroes to brush their teeth.

https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/sep2018/reducing-challenging-behaviors-during-transitions

 it helped me understand how using a pointer assists Emily in going outside. My coworker has been using it for her, and she asks about it every day.