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This book describes scripts that parents and teachers can use to help children learn to initiate conversation, thereby improving communication. The authors have successfully used scripts and script-fading techniques based on their clinical observations and research, and founded on applied behaviour analysis principles.
Script and script-fading processes are thoroughly explained and many examples are included to support the instructions. A script is an audiotaped or written word, phrase, or sentence that often reflects the child?s preferences and interests. For very young children and nonreaders, scripts are paired with pictures of desired objects or activities.
After the child masters a few scripts, the script-fading process begins. The last word of the script is removed, then the next to last, and so on, until the script is absent. After scripts have been introduced and faded, many children learn to spontaneously initiate and pursue social interaction.
This book demonstrates that scripts are a valuable tool to improve interaction for children and even adolescents and adults. Use scripts at home, in school, in the workplace, and in the community.
