Prompt
In Plain Language
Extra help that makes a particular response more likely during learning.
ABA Definition
An additional antecedent stimulus provided to increase the likelihood of a target response in the presence of the relevant natural cue.
Everyday Example
A friend points to the correct turn while you learn a route.
ABA Example
An instructor models a sign when a learner is learning to request an activity.
How It May Be Used
Support should be individualized and paired with a plan for independence.
Commonly Confused With
A prompt is extra teaching support. The natural cue or discriminative stimulus is what should eventually guide the skill.