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Verbal Redirection

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Verbal redirection is a technique to guide students back to the task at hand when they become distracted or off task.

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    Offering a Replacement
  2. 2

    Problem Solving
  3. 3

    Reinforcement Using Token System
  4. 4

    Prompting
  5. 5

    Request Using Device
  6. 6

    Visual Supports for Vocational Training
  7. 7

    Visual Timer
  8. 8

    Meeting Sensory Needs
  9. 9

    Priming
  10. 10

    First/Then
  11. 11

    Behavioral Momentum
  12. 12

    Error Correction
  13. 13

    Reinforcement
  14. 14

    Verbal Redirection
  15. 15

    Self-Management
  16. 16

    Functional Communication Training (FCT)
  17. 17

    Labeling
  18. 18

    Honoring Student Preferences
  19. 19

    Choice Making During Snack - Phong
  20. 20

    Choice Making During Snack - Marissa
  21. 21

    Choice Making During Snack - Dre
  22. 22

    Choice Making During Snack - Charlie
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    Choice Making During Small Group
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    Arrival Routine - Phong
  25. 25

    Recording Student Progress
  26. 26

    Arrival Routine - Nicholas
  27. 27

    Teaching Priorities
  28. 28

    Transitioning Outside
  29. 29

    Teaching Language
  30. 30

    Measuring Student Progress
  31. 31

    Individualizing a Student's Schedule
  32. 32

    Identifying Student Preferences

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