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Discrete Trial Training

Overview Discrete Trial Training is an evidence based intervention practice developed by Dr. Ivar Lovaas. Discrete Trial Training is used to teach skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Discrete Trial Intervention is an educational practice based on the foundational skills of Applied Behavior Analysis. Concepts are broken down into smaller more attainable skills that can be mastered. Discrete Trial Therapy promotes success utilizing reinforcers to motivate the learner. The student is taught to acquire and generalize skills across multiple environments.

Description

Discrete Trial Therapy is often an individualized educational program presented in a 1:1 format. It is a three step process. The trainer will do the following: 1. Present a Descriptive Stimulus (Sd) 2. The student will respond. (R) 3. The trainer will reinforce the response with a tangible, praise or by saying no. (Sr+/-) Discrete Trial Therapy can be used teach receptive and expressive language, communication and academic skills. Students will learn imitation skills, manding and tacting skills, social reciprocity, and academic and readiness skills. Discrete Trial Therapy is utilized to treat the core deficits of autism spectrum disorders. Data is collected for each trial to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. Supporting Articles

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