Table 2. MPR Procedure

Step Interventionist’s Action Next Step Based on Response
Environmental Setup ▶ Establishes a situation appropriate for the target skill.① Requesting: Provides time for a break and says, “It’s time to take a break.”② Rejecting: Presents a repeated activity and suggests, “Do more.”③ Asking for help: Presents a task that is difficult to perform independently and asks, “Can I help you?” ■ Correct response(Target button press): Reinforce ⇨ Restart activity within 2 minutes■ Incorrect response(Non-target button press) ⇨ Modeling is provided
Modeling ▶ Demonstrates the target skill according to the situation.① Requesting: Demonstrates the reinforcer button press, which produces voice output.② Rejecting: Demonstrates the “Stop it” button press, which produces voice output.③ Asking for help: Demonstrates the “Help me” button press, which produces voice output. ■ Correct response(Target button press): Reinforce ⇨ Restart activity within 2 minutes■ Incorrect response(Non-target button press) ⇨ Prompting is provided
Prompting ▶ Provides assistance so the subject can perform the target skill.■ Physical Guidance: Holding the hand to press the button.■ Visual Cue: Pointing to the button.■ Verbal Cue: Saying “You need to press the button.” ■ Reinforcement provided
Reinforcement ▶ Provides desired outcomes after the subject successfully performs the target skill.■ Requesting: Providing reinforcer.■ Rejecting: Stopping the activity.■ Asking for help: Providing assistance. ■ After reinforcement:① Return to Environmental Setup② End session if activity is completed