Smoother Transitions ~ Parent Coaching Lesson Plan
A practical parent coaching lesson plan for reducing transition challenges using visual supports and evidence-informed teaching strategies.
Smoother Transitions is a structured lesson plan designed to help BCBAs coach families through common transition difficulties across daily routines. This resource aligns with the An Approachable Guide to Smoother Transitions on-demand training and provides a clear two-session framework with guided discussion questions, practice activities, and family action items. It is intended for use during parent coaching sessions, caregiver training, and interdisciplinary collaboration in home and community settings. The lesson plan directly targets frequent transition pain points such as stopping preferred activities, starting new tasks, and managing repeated instructions during everyday routines.
Why Download This Resource?
- Help families prepare for transitions in advance using clear, predictable steps that reduce stress and escalation
- Support consistent use of evidence-informed transition strategies like priming, easy easy hard, and tell show help
- Improve follow-through across routines by pairing coaching conversations with guided practice and reflection
What You’ll Get:
- A structured parent coaching lesson plan aligned with the Smoother Transitions on-demand training
- Two-session outlines with clear pacing, discussion prompts, and coaching guidance
- Step-by-step breakdowns of priming, easy easy hard, and tell show help transition strategies
- Guided practice questions and reflection prompts tied to real-life routines
- Family homework and action items to support carryover between sessions
- BCBA coaching notes to support follow-up, problem-solving, and team alignment
Download Smoother Transitions to support families in creating calmer, more predictable transitions across everyday routines.
