| What can the behavior analyst do to promote unscripted responses while training with scripts? | What are some considerations for script fading? |
|---|---|
prompt script fading | the different types |
Textual prompts | Use script fading by last word |
Prompt/script fading | Timing |
Begin fading scripts as soon as possible, and use script fading techniques. | That it should be done as soon as scripts are introduced, and with a variety of different scripts. |
Find out common topics that her colleagues are discussing and have Cheryl work on engaging in those topics. | The scripts may wanted to be faded out before she tries to engage in conversations in the natural environment. |
Start with scripts then fade quickly, provide multiple exemplars and variability in scenarios | Fade quickly and systematically |
Implement BST | Begin as soon as skills are acquired |
PROMPT DEPENDECY | |
Observe what conversations occur with co-workers in the break room. Prep Cheryl with common topics, themes and mannerisms. | Use prompt delays |
Have the client come up with other responses on their own | How soon to implement script fading, intervals between fading, when to provide additional prompts before fading. |
Reinforce for unscripted responses and generalize phrases that are in the scripts | Fade scripts immediately to avoid rote responses. |
have coworkers wear and do certain things | want it to be as natural as possible |
use script prompt fading | ability to understand the scripts (reading level, ability to follow up visual and verbal prompts) |
Observe her colleagues to see what types of conversation topics they engage in and role play with these and similar topics, allowing for opportunities for additional connecting topics to be made. | Giving ample amounts of examples for initiations and responses and creating many opportunities to use these without relying on only a few. |
observe behavior with peers, ask her what she needs help with , use prompts sheet, remove words from endof prompt | Use Vr schedule of reinforcement |
Use multiple script examples and fade scripts early in training once the client begins using several of the example scripts correctly. | Use a delay to prompt or fade scripts one word at at time if they are textual |
fade prompts | Systematic-drop the last word of the script |
Use differential reinforcement by providing higher rate or quality of reinforcement for unscripted responses. Use a variety of phrases. Use prompt delays. | Use prompt delay |
Used script fading | Use a variety of scripts |
We can begin script fading and use multiple examplars of correct responses | start early |
use frames | drop ending of the frame to fade |
fade out scripts quickly | how to fade |
model and rehearse | dropping the last word and providing alternative phrases |
implement script fading immediately | use prompt delays, visuals |
Use script fading early in the process | Self-monitoring |
| What can the behavior analyst do to promote unscripted responses while training with scripts? | What are some considerations for script fading? |
