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Behavioral Momentum is an effective antecedent (preventative) strategy that increases compliant behaviors by providing quick tasks they can easily do before presenting one that is new or more difficult for them. The faster the rate of reinforcement, the greater the behavioral momentum.

In this short video, a Kansas speech and lanugage pathologist provides valuable insight regarding social competence and communication.  

Differentiating Instruction for Students on the Spectrum: 15 Quick & Easy Ideas

Written scripts are a prompt. As with any prompt, there is a risk that the student will become too dependent. It is vital that a procedure for fading the prompt is planned from the very beginning.