ABA glossary
Learner initiation
Definition
Any behavior a learner starts on their own, such as reaching, pointing, or looking at an item, that shows interest and can start a teaching opportunity.
Example from a session
Ruby looks toward the shelf with the trains, so the RBT begins an incidental teaching trial.
Can you spot learner initiation in a scenario?
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