Understanding Prompting
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The different kinds of help we offer — and how to fade them.
Suggested use: Great to share with grandparents, teachers and therapists.
Preview
| Prompt | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Full physical | Hand-over-hand help |
| Partial physical | A gentle guide at the elbow |
| Model | Showing them how first |
| Gesture | Pointing or nodding |
| Verbal | Simple spoken cue |
| Visual | A picture or written prompt |
| Independent | No help needed 🎉 |
Fading prompts
- Start with the least help your child needs.
- As they succeed, gently reduce the prompt.
- Celebrate independence — even one small step of it.