Guest guest Posted February 22, 2000 Report Share Posted February 22, 2000 , I bet you're a lot of fun! Probably the fact that he has not been feeling well has a lot to do with it. What do your 45-50 minute sessions look like? During that time you might try increasing the play time within the room to make it more reinforcing - perhaps work for 10 responses, play for 3 minutes, work for 10 more responses, play for 3 minutes, work for 15 responses, play for 4 minutes, work for 20 responses, play for 4 minutes, work for 10 responses, play for 3 minutes, etc. You want to be sure to vary the # of responses he is required to give at each sitting so that it doesn't become predictable. Also, you want to do # of responses vs. timed sittings. This will encourage good work because he will get to go play faster. You may also try playing first (before you do any probing or drills) when he comes into the therapy room nicely. If he comes right to the table, you could say something like, " You came in here so nicely - I think we should play a game. " Always emphasize when he is doing good (but don't overdo it!). When it is time for the " big " break and he has done good, tell him, " you've done so well, I think we should go outside! " Hope this is helpful. Yours, Mickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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