Skills Acquisition DTT Flashcards
—– is a method of teaching in simplified and structured steps
Discrete trial training
Dtt is when a skill is….
Broken down into its basic components and then “built up” using discrete trials that teach one step at a time
Dtt can be…
Anywhere that ABA is occurring
1:1 instruction ratio
Highly structured
Distraction free
Advantages of dtt
Multiple learning opportunities
Individualized instruction
Disadvantages of dtt
Lack of generalization to natural environment
Robotic responding
Cost, time, and labor intensive
A prompt —— the learner in responding correctly
Assist
Response means
The learner engages in behavior after a cue or prompt
Consequences occur…
Immediately after the response
Consequences will occur for ——- responses
Correct and incorrect
What is an intertrial interval?
A 2-5 second pause after the consequence
The goal of DTT is…
Happy and engaged learners
A successful dtt session establishes…
A routine
In a successful dtt session, the environment is…
Organized
In dtt, Engage in —— before presenting demands
Precision pairing
In dtt, utilize —– and —– throughout the session
Preferred items and reinforcement
Use ——- as much as possible
Choices
Give instructions as?
Statements
Be sure to —— with any information given
Follow through
Interspersed—– and —– instructions
Easy and challenging
Use —– to convey meaning
Tone
What is the spice of life?
Variety
How do you respond to problem behavior?
Consistently
Reflect and ——-
Breath
