Imperative Communications
Rejection: using consistent gestures or vocalizations
to stop any interaction.
ex: If a child becomes over stimulated she may turn her head away
to try to take a break and regulate herself.
Request: using consistent gestures or vocalizations to
get help, or achieve a goal.
Request for object: used to obtain something out of reach ex: bottle on table.
Request for social interaction: used
to gain the attention of another and maintain it. ex: throwing arms up and vocalizing.
Request for action: used to
commence some behavior or action. ex: holding up a ball in a partners' line of vision and vocalizing.
