What does it mean to stay on topic?

(Try to) stay on topic: (Try to) not go off topic, not go off on a tangent, focus on what we are talking about now.

How do you teach yourself to stay on a topic?

Decide on a topic of conversation with your child. At first, choose topics he enjoys. As he becomes better at staying on topic, you can begin to choose topics that interest him less. Show the child the train pictured below and explain to him that each of the train cars represents what we say about that topic.

How do you get kids to stay on topic?

Purposely have conversations in front of him that are clear, concise, and stay on topic. When you model this behavior for him, you are exposing him to positive social experiences. Use topic cards for meal times and provide questions to help him stay on topic. Prepare cards ahead of time.

What is topic initiation?

This is a study of how acquainted and unacquainted dyads initiated topical talk in an experimental setting in which they were told to “get to know” one another or to “warm up” before they were to debate an assigned topic.

What is poor topic maintenance?

poor topic maintenance and reduced inclusion of core elements required by the topic [7–9], reference errors, sentence fragments, and difficulty formulating and remembering the content of sentences [2, 5, 10], circumlocution, perseveration, and revisions [7, 11].