We know the goal of independent work systems is to help students build independence. Both the way these work systems are set up and the strategies we use within them are key to helping our students build independence. It is important that we use effective, evidence-based practices within these independent work systems.

When teaching students how to work independently, we must provide the appropriate amount of support to help guide the student toward independence. In this episode, I walk you through 5 strategies for teaching and supporting the systems in your classroom. We’ll discuss the importance of nonverbal prompting, waiting students out, how to get students back on track, why you should fade out your presence, and when to provide reinforcement.

04:49 - Why you should only use nonverbal prompts during independent work

08:20 - Tips to help wait the student out to build independence and initiation

11:23 - An effective way to use a nonverbal prompt to get students back on track

12:17 - The importance of fading out your presence 

13:14 - Why you should only be providing reinforcement once all their work is completed

Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode203

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• Get My Book: Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems - Future Horizons Publishers
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