prompts & cues

prompts

more direct; explicit instruction

cues

more subtle; hint

why dont you overprompt

• Whatever you provide as a prompt, you will have to fade later

• Don’t instill prompt dependency

• If you’re having to prompt a lot, reconsider your activity

• Motivate, Motivate, Motivate!

least → most prompt

thoughts on behavior chart

we dont want to put neurodivergent kids at a risk of abuse. we are telling them its ok to tolerate situations where they are overwhelmed and/or distresed

why is play so important?

they are learning so much! like math, concentration, sensory exploration, science, language, social and emotional skills, creativity, physical development

play in a way that facilitates…

communication

create what for interacting and language learning

a positive environment

You have to be the most interesting, fun thing in the room. Extrinsic rewards (stickers) reduce intrinsic motivation.

Use what as a starting point in play?

the child’s interests

You don’t need to use “non-preferred” items...we already know they don’t prefer them. Let them choose

Avoid using the phrase…

Be careful with using…

“say ___”

“don’t _____”

Don’t withhold items to force communication. what should you do instead?

provide the object as you’re providing the model

Don’t test the child. example?

what’s this, what’s this, what’s this?

Replace questions with what?

comments

Use more ____ language (_____, _____) and less _____ language (_____, _____)

declarative (comments, observations)

imperative (questions, directives)

Don’t artificially sabotage. what does that mean?

continually take things away to have them request

Praise with ____

intent (be specific)