| Answering |
| Correct response | 1. Responding with content related to the conversation topic based on the other person’s initiating behavior (e.g., sharing relevant personal experiences, answering a quiz question correctly, expressing positive or negative reactions to the other person’s request (“Sure, that sounds good”, “I don’t like that”))2. Empathizing with the other person’s feelings or situation based on their initiating behavior (e.g., “That must have been tough”, “That sounds fun!”. “That must have been nice”)3. Responding to the other person’s initiating behavior with verbal expressions (e.g., “Yes”, “Oh”, “I see”, “I get it”) |
| Incorrect response | 1. Responding while looking at the floor or into the air, rather than at the other person2. Using words to curse, tease, mock, or criticize the other person3. Using words while pointing at the other person to criticize or correct them4. Speaking too close to the other person, causing them to avoid or feel uncomfortable5. Providing a completely unrelated answer to the other person’s attempt. (e.g., “Where is it?” (the other person’s attempt) → “It’s black” (response)) |
| Responding to Play and Activities |
| Correct response | 1. Positive or negative verbal responses or gestures while looking at the other person in response to their attempt or request (e.g.,“Sure, I understand”, “No, this is mine”) (e.g., shaking the head side to side or nodding to express one’s opinion) (e.g., stopping the behavior when the other person expresses discomfort and asks to stop)2. Verbal or nonverbal responses to the other person’s initiating behavior (e.g., handing the dice to the other person when they say it’s their turn) (e.g., hiding when the other person says they are going to search)3. Verbal or nonverbal actions that praise or acknowledge the other person (e.g., “Wow! You’re pretty good!” or giving a thumbs-up) |
| Incorrect response | 1. Expressing a request to stop the behavior but continuing to engage in the behavior despite the request (e.g., “Don’t throw the Jenga!” (the other person’s attempt) → continuing to throw it) (e.g., “Hey, stop it!” (the other person’s attempt) → continuing to jump or sing) |