Do you know a child that gets upset when their routine changes They might also struggle to see the big picture to make friends to problem solve in real time and to read nonverbal communication. Meltdowns tantrums and other challenging behaviors might be common.This book was written to teach you how making small shifts in your language and speaking style will produce important results. You will stop telling kids what to do and instead thoughtfully give them information to help them make important discoveries in the moment. These moments build resilience flexibility and positive relationships over time.You might be a therapist or a teacher or you might be a parent grandparent or babysitter. Your child might have a diagnosis such as autism Aspergers Syndrome PDA ADHD or NonVerbal Learning Disability. But they might not. No matter your childs learning style this book was written to help you feel equipped to make a difference simply by being mindful of your own communication and speaking style.When I heard that Linda Murphy was writing Declarative Language Handbook a hallmark of RDI I knew that our Autism and Communication worlds were about to be influenced by the cutting edge thinking of a truly remarkable expert in the field. What I wasnt prepared for were the crisp practical useful guidelines that will make this the most important book on the shelf of clinicians and parents.Rachelle K. Sheely PhD President ampamp CoFounder of RDIConnectThe shift to increased student agency and teachers as coaches is dependent on a new kind of language in the classroom. Declarative language elevates teaching to that new level.Melissa Andrichak MAT First Grade TeacherAs a seasoned clinician I found that when I changed my language from imperative to declarative I started to notice new competencies of children. I am continually amazed at how simple but difficult changes in my language can be so powerful and bring about incredible changes in a short time. We are so fortunate to have Linda