[Maya]

You need to make sure that you were at their level speaking softly. Interacting with them. Helping them out with other interactions with other children. Making sure that they are able to show you what they want or what they mean if they cannot express it. Make sure you take out time out of your day to listen to them. Perhaps something is wrong and instead of saying no you are welcome to say all done or not available right now. If the child is asking a question you may say you are welcome to do this work with that friend. That way it is a positive thing. And not negative.