Key Strategies for Parent-Delivered Instruction
January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025
A 2020 article in Behavior Analysis in Practice (see reference below) outlines the essential skills parents need to create an effective instructional environment for implementing programs and interventions. These strategies help parents foster a supportive learning atmosphere that promotes positive behavior and minimizes challenges. If certain methods prove ineffective, parents are encouraged to consult professionals for tailored solutions. This approach enables parents to play an active role in their child’s learning and behavior development.
The authors emphasize the importance of parents being actively involved in shaping their children’s behaviors, especially in programs designed by behavior analysts. Here’s a simplified summary for parents:
Key Strategies for Parent-Delivered Instruction:
Start by focusing on a few strategies that seem most relevant to your child’s needs, then gradually include others. For further information please see: Morris, C., Conway, A. A., & Goetz, D. B. (2021). A review of effective strategies for parent-delivered instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(4), 513–522. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00525-9
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