Supporting Engagement Without Overprompting
Helpful support can become so frequent that there is little room left for a child to initiate, communicate, or solve the next step. Engagement grows when adults adjust support and preserve genuine participation.
Regulation Before Participation: What Readiness Actually Looks Like
Readiness is not the same as being quiet or perfectly calm. A child may be ready when they are sufficiently organized, connected, and available for the particular activity in front of them.