This cluster shows how to help kids say what they will do and then really do it. It also explains how praising copy-cat talking makes more talking happen. You will learn tricks like having the child repeat the plan out loud and giving the treat later so the skill sticks. These lessons help BCBAs teach honest words and strong echoics that spread to new games and places.
Common questions from BCBAs and RBTs
It is a procedure where a child states a plan before acting, and reinforcement is delivered only when the action matches the statement. This teaches honest, consistent verbal behavior.
Immediately echo back any sound the child makes, matching their pitch and tone as closely as you can. This turns their vocalization into something that causes a response, which research shows increases how often they vocalize.
Research supports setting mastery at 90 to 100 percent accuracy. Studies show that 80 percent criteria often lead to skill loss after instruction ends, while higher thresholds support maintenance.
For most learners, yes. Studies found that in vivo modeling led to faster acquisition of action tacts and better generalization to new settings compared to pictures or video.
Switch to an operant analysis mastery criterion—passing individual items as they are mastered rather than waiting for an entire set to meet the bar. Research shows this cuts the number of trials needed without hurting accuracy.