06/17/2026
Getting Out the Door...“Put your shoes on.”
Simple request… right? But somehow it turns into:
• Running away
• Laying on the floor
• Suddenly needing a snack, a toy, and a completely different outfit
This isn’t defiance, it’s often transition difficulty.
What helps:
✔ Visual or verbal countdowns
✔ Keeping routines consistent
✔ Breaking the task into smaller steps
“Shoes on” → “grab shoes” → “sit down” → “put them on”
We’re not just trying to get out the door, we’re teaching how to handle transitions.