Listener Responding Flashcards

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What is listener responding?

Listener responding involves responding nonverbally to the verbal behavior of another.

When teaching receptive identification, it is useful to begin with identification of: _____.

preferred stimuli

What is a good receptive skills program for early learners?

Receptive Identification of Body Parts

In the Receptive Instructions Program, what should be the first step?

Give instructions to perform preferred tasks in context Signup and view all the answers

In receptive identification it is recommended that the array of items should: _____.

increase in size and become messier Signup and view all the answers

What are the ABCs of listener responding?

The antecedent is another person's verbal behavior, the behavior is the listener's nonverbal response, and the consequence is generally non-specific reinforcement. Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning level, receptive language is often taught in a __________.

very structured format Signup and view all the answers

In intermediate and advanced receptive language, skills can be taught using a or within .

structured format, naturally occurring situations Signup and view all the answers

Name three listener responding programs for early learners.

<ol> <li>Following instructions 2. Receptive identification of common objects 3. Receptive identification of body parts</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps for designing a following instructions program?

<ol> <li>Give instructions to perform preferred tasks in context 2. Give the same instructions to perform out of context 3. Start teaching simple directions that are neutral and gradually increase the number and complexity of instructions.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List four guidelines for following instructions programs.

<ol> <li>Choose behaviors that your learner can readily imitate 2. Name the action in the SD 3. Sit face to face and ensure your learner is attending 4. Use errorless teaching to teach skills and fade prompts.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

In the Receptive Identification of Common Objects, how should SDs be presented?

SDs or instructions should be presented in various ways to facilitate generalization. Signup and view all the answers

What targets should you begin with in the Receptive Identification of Common Objects program?

Begin with preferred items, target items that are functional, familiar, and interesting. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy should you try if your learner is struggling with receptive identification of common objects?

Try a visual prompt, such as a matching picture prompt, and gradually fade it out. Signup and view all the answers

When should you begin teaching receptive body parts?

Begin at the same time as receptive instructions. Signup and view all the answers

To ensure mastery of any receptive program, the student must be able to readily differentiate it from other targets in the same program AND from other targets in different programs such as touch your feet, touch your ____.

head Signup and view all the answers

What is the order for teaching multiple step directions?

<ol> <li>Start with chaining mastered instructions 2. Actions out of chair—in same room 3. Actions out of chair—out of room</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Provide examples of Conditional Directions.

If you are a girl, stand up. If you have a black shirt on, jump. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'feature' refer to?

An attribute that the item has (e.g., color, shape) Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of teaching features, functions, and classes (FFC)?

Students learn that many items have more than one attribute Signup and view all the answers

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