Natural Environment Training (NET) is an instructional approach within applied behavior analysis that embeds skill acquisition opportunities within the learner's naturally occurring activities, interests, and social interactions rather than structuring learning in a discrete, therapist-directed format. While discrete trial training (DTT) creates controlled learning conditions ideal for initial skill acquisition, NET is the mechanism through which those skills are generalized, maintained, and ultimately woven into the fabric of everyday functioning.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | General |
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