When teaching a child a new social skill to replace a challenging behavior, remember not to expect instant results. Learning takes place over time. Model the behavior that you want to see. Sometimes it is necessary to break the new skill down into smaller increments so the child is fully able to understand. Be patient and consistent and change WILL occur.
Stages of Learning:
Acquisition – new skill or concept
Fluency – the ability to immediately use the skill or concept without a prompt
Maintenance – continuing to use the skill or concept over time
Generalization – applying the skill or concept to new situations, people, activities, ideas, and settings
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