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Discrete Trial Training

Discrete Trial Training is a highly structured teaching technique that often involves a therapist working one-to-one with an individual with autism in a distraction free setting. Each learning trial begins with the therapist giving a short, clear instruction or question such as “Do this” or “What is it?” After instruction time, the student has an opportunity […]

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Verbal Behavior

Verbal Behavior is a term coined by B.F. Skinner to describe a behavioral approach to the acquisition of language in individuals of typical development. It emphasizes that communication is a behavior that follows the same laws and principles as other forms of behavior. Although Skinner did not discuss interventions to promote language development for children […]