Prompting

Prompting/Task Analysis

Systematic Prompting to Master Multi-Step Life and Classroom Skills

Task Analysis is the ABA strategy that breaks any complex routine—washing hands, tying shoes, solving long-division—into clear, teachable steps. By pairing each step with just-right prompts and then fading support, BCBAs, special-education teachers, and parents help learners move from full assistance to true independence faster and with fewer errors.

Why use Task Analysis?

  • Quicker skill acquisition. Studies on chained task instruction show learners reach independence up to 50 % faster when skills are taught step-by-step rather than as a whole.
  • Lower frustration and error rates. Small, achievable steps keep success rates high, boosting confidence and reducing escape-maintained behaviors during instruction.
  • Easy data tracking and prompt fading. Each step provides a clear data point, allowing teams to fade physical, visual, or verbal prompts systematically and prove mastery over time.

What you’ll unlock inside BIP Visualized:

  • A step-by-step overview of how to use this evidence-based strategy
  • Ability to customize images and descriptions to individualize for your learner
  • Aligning, printable visual resources to support teaching and generalization
  • Ability to add this visual strategy and more to build a custom-made visual BIP tailored to your learner’s needs

Start your free trial to access the Task Analysis strategy and build a personalized, team-friendly visual Behavior Intervention Plan today.

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