| Step 1:Presentation of the Start Cue | Prompting a low-probability behavior | 1) “This picture shows the First step.”2) “The First step tells you what you need to do.”3) “Look at the picture. Do you see someone sitting in a chair?”4) “You need to sit in your seat during class.” | |
| Step 2:Time Cue (30 seconds) | Providing a time prompt | 1) “Look at the timer.”2) “It shows how long you need to sit.”3) “You need to stay seated until the red color disappears.” | |
| Step 3:Next Cue | Presentation of a preferred behavior or reinforcer | 1) “The time is finished.”2) “This picture shows the Then step.”3) “You followed the rule.”4) “If you follow the rule and stay seated, you can have a jelly.” | |
| Step 4: Practice | Repeated practice (3 trials) | 1) “Let’s try it now.”2) (Starting the timer) “Stay seated until the red color disappears.” | |
| Repetition Stage 1Target behavior did not occur (-) | 1) (Provide the reinforcer) “Great job. You followed the rule.”2) “Let me show you the First card again. Look at the card.”3) “This picture shows sitting in the chair.”4) “You need to sit in your seat during class.” |
| Repetition Stage 2Target behavior occurred (+) | 1) (Do not provide the reinforcer) “You need to follow the rule.”2) “Let me show you the First card again. Look at the card.”3) “This picture shows sitting in the chair.”4) “You need to sit in your seat during class.” |