AIC Button Resources

Modeling Videos:

 

Four Tips for Modeling New Buttons

  1. Intention: Before even introducing a new button, I make sure to introduce the word in advance. For example, if I am introducing potty, I call it potty and potty only. Not tinkle, pee, use that bathroom, etc. Additionally plan ahead the words you'd like to teach and use those words in your everyday vocab. I call this "button speak."
  2. Narration: Every time the word you are introducing is happening, use it! Narrate all day! EX: Baxter want go potty? Potty now, Baxter.  Good potty, Baxter. Potty all done. More potty later. Mama go potty, now. Wait for Mama, please. 
  3. Modeling: Once you feel your learner knows the word you'd like to introduce, do some button target practicing on and off the hextile. (See videos 1 &4).  
  4. Repetition: Repeat steps 1-3 until and well after your learner is now pressing to reinforce. 

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