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Chaining

In Plain Language

Teaching the connected steps of a multistep skill.

ABA Definition

Teaching a sequence in which each response produces a stimulus change that can reinforce the preceding response and cue the next.

Everyday Example

Making tea involves filling, heating, pouring, and serving in sequence.

ABA Example

A learner practices a task-analyzed dressing routine using a planned chaining approach.

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