re: repeating the response

[Guest guest]

We had the same problem at one point. Part of the etiology of this error

pattern was the therapist's tendency to use a verbal reinforcement that also

included the response. For example--

therapist: What is this?

child: cat

therapist: " cat! that's right. It is a cat. "

Also, if you can give immediate verbal praise or pop an edible reinforcer

IMMEDIATELY into the child's mouth, that will also help.

Since this is an error pattern, you might need to stop using the known

stimuli temporarily & concentrate on SLOWLY prompting novile stimuli.

Another helpful tip is having the child tap for syllables. Of course, if

your child has a tendency to be a tapper, this would be something to avoid!

Marilee