• Prompt hierarchies are a systematic way to introduce prompts and then gradually fade them out as the learner masters a skill. 

• Prompt fading is a process of gradually reducing or removing prompts as a learner masters a skill. This is done to help the learner become more independent and to prevent them from becoming dependent on prompts. Prompt Fading ; Prompting and Fading
  
  
• Be patient and consistent. It may take some time for the learner to become independent, but with time and effort, they will be able to complete the task on their own. Prompting Procedures

IRIS modules are a great resource for different behavioral topics. This module on Foundational Strategies gives advice and examples on reinforcement, prompting, time delay, modeling, and task analysis.

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