1. Observe: Witness what the individual gravitates towards when given options to choose.
2. Take Notes: Create a chart of interest to build up your incentives.
3. Invest: Spend time with the individual to develop a level of interest. 4. Provide: Give opportunities for the individual to enjoy the activity of choice.
5. Promote: Appropriate and positive behavior for the environment (role play, model, positive affirmations, etc.)
6. Set Limits: Develop boundaries for utilizing the activity of choice.
7: Routine: Remain consistent and predictable
8. REPEAT AS NEEDED
We all have different motivators; internal and external (nouns) that drive us for enjoyment. Our population is no different my suggestions; allow your individual to explore within a safe environment, ask and answer questions for clarity, promote positive interactions and room to grow (academically, socially and emotionally), develop a routine (First this/ then that) stay consistent, repeat and adjust as needed. Lastly, TRUST THE PROCESS!