Misfit Minute #3: REDO Your “No” – Turning Redirection Into a Win

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Sick of saying “no” and getting big reactions? Audra shares an easy-to-remember acronym—R.E.D.O.—to help reframe your redirections and get more buy-in from students without the meltdown.
💡 Teach them it’s not “No forever,” it’s “Yes, just not yet.”
🔑 Key Takeaways
✅ R – Reframe the No: Say what they can do instead
✅ E – Engage with Warmth: Invite, don’t command
✅ D – Define the Next Step: Be clear about what’s first/next
✅ O – Offer Motivation: Use reinforcers that actually matter to that learner
✅ “Yes… after…” can prevent behavior and build trust
📚 Resources & Inspiration
📝 Pair this with our longer Episode 51 Antecedent Strategies in Behavior Plans and Episode 12 Managing Problem Behaviors Through Replacement Skills
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