| What can the behavior analyst do to promote unscripted responses while training with scripts? | What are some considerations for script fading? |
|---|---|
make an exclamatory statement | generalization |
the BA could provide frames and then fade out the scripts | removing the list word of the phrase/script |
Use time delay. | Provide list of topics for her and then fade use of list. |
Time Delay Prompt give space in between the script to see if anything organic comes up | take a sample of conversations people say in that enironment or specific people interest in that environment to write the scripts |
use of frames | social cues |
Fade out scripts systematically | should make it as natural as possible to be least intrusive |
use prompt fading procedures and plan for generalization while training with scripts. | start fading from the last word and promote generalization |
Observe coworkers in the natural setting | fade prompts as early as possible |
Script fading | Process of fading |
differential reinforcement | |
script fading | |
begin fading scripts | client performance |
Use DRA for appropriate unscripted responses | Try to fade scripts quickly once she's showing at least 80% or better correct use of full scripts. |
observe the setting prior to making suggestions. Then provide suggested common phrases including greetings and informal phrases used in informal conversations. rehearse with Cheryl and provide reinforcement for accuracy. | Cheryl may not have the skills to generalize the interventions. |
She can use a prompt delay to promote unscripted responses prior to implementing the prompt fade. She can also take her into a natural setting (restaurant or fast food chain) and provide textual prompts while using a BST model. | A consideration for script fading is to systematically do this throughout the intervention instead of only at the beginning or only at the end. This will ensure the student does not become dependent on prompts. |
Indirect prompt | Making sure they generalize |
The behavior analyst can utilize differential reinforcement for any unscripted responses. | Unscripted responses will typically increase once the individual begins script fading. She may also want to systematically fade the end of each script. |
Allow fill-in-the-blank options. | Use numbers or colors and fade the written word to reduce dependency on the written prompt. |
BST training prior to Cheryl's use in the break time conversations | topic of conversation / generalization of skills across topics |
Script fade | Drop the last word, timing |
Have Cheryl use something in the environment as a prompt for conversation | Gradually adjust her conversation skills to be more broadened |
Plan for generalization | Fade it before she attempts the conversations at work |
self-monitoring | prompt delay |
use multiple exemplars | fade systematically as soon as possible and fade from back to front |
Script fading and VR SR+ schedule | |
| What can the behavior analyst do to promote unscripted responses while training with scripts? | What are some considerations for script fading? |
