Post on 27-May-2015
INCIDENTAL TEACHING AND
APPROPRIATE PLAYLisa Brown
INCIDENTAL TEACHING
A naturalistic teaching method
A procedure where new behaviors are taught within the context of natural environments, during the course of typical events.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Any learning opportunity you can get out of the environment and objects in the environment
ELOs are a part of Incidental Teaching
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS/SETTINGS WHERE YOU CAN USE I.T.
In the boothDuring structured play timeOutsideDuring snack/meal times In the bathroomWhile washing handsTransitioning from one place to the nextANYWHERE!
VERBAL PROMPTS YOU CAN USE: There are numerous prompts you can
use to guide incidental teaching, here are some examples:
“Say”, “Hi”“Say”, “I want juice”“Say”, “Go Potty”“Say”, “Let’s go play”
Can you think of anymore?
I.T. DURINGMASTERED PROCEDURE TIME Bring the child to the playroom
Gather a few reinforcers/preferred items
Play with each until the child shows interest in a specific item- let the child guide the teaching
Try to get as many ELOs from that one item as possible
Use as many items as you can and make sure the child is interested at all times.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suzie shows an interest in a Sesame Street
puzzle
You say, “What is this?” Prompt her to say ‘puzzle’ before giving it to her.
Once Suzie starts playing with the puzzle, take a piece away.
Point to a color and ask, “What color?”
If a certain character is on the puzzle piece you may also ask, “Who is this?”
SUZIE EXAMPLE CONTINUED Once identifying these answers, give
Suzie the puzzle piece and say, “Finish puzzle.”
Ask as many questions as you possibly can about the puzzle.Great ELOs!
It is okay if you need to prompt responses.
I.T. DURING SNACK/MEAL TIME Withhold a food item Hold it in your hand, and ask “What is
this?” Wait for the child to respond and give it
to the child after a correct response.Prompting is okay
Other questions you can ask:“What color is this?”“Do you want this?”“Pick one.”
I.T. AND REINFORCERS Instead of just letting the child sit and
play with his/her reinforcer alone, make extra learning opportunities“What is this?”“What color is this?”“Do this.” (Model something with the toy)“What does a _____ say?”“How many ________ are there?” “One, two,
three …….”
YOUR TURN
Your child is playing with a few toy cars.
What are possible ELOs you could present?
YOUR TURN You are at lunch with your child.
Today’s lunch consists of a beverage, a hotdog, carrots and applesauce.
What are possible ELOs you could present?
YOUR TURN
When your child is washing his/her hands?
What are possible ELOs you could present?
APPROPRIATE PLAY
When a child engages in an activity appropriately
What does this mean?Child plays with toys appropriatelyChild engages in age-appropriate activitiesChild engages in pretend playChild interacts with other people/children
EXAMPLES: Rolling a ball Putting a doll in a car Dressing up in costumes Flying an airplane Rolling out play-doh Hugging a classmate
Can you all think of other examples?
NOT EXAMPLES Sucking on a car. Hitting their head on the table. Spinning things that aren’t supposed to
be spun. Heavily concentrating on one object. Sitting alone in the corner.
Can you all think of other examples?
QUIZ TIME! Name an Sd can use during Incidental
Teaching. Give an example of an appropriate
play and of an inappropriate play. Name two places where you can use
Incidental Teaching. (2 pts) ELOs are a main component of
Incidental Teaching.TrueFalse
QUESTIONSOR
COMMENTS???