Step 3.1a Record data on four types of potential responses

Toddler responses to the prompts in using the target skills are not always successful. Therefore, the responses of the toddler can be thought of as correct (+) or incorrect (-), either with prompting or without prompting.

If the toddler completes the expected steps of washing hands without prompts, all responses would be coded as unprompted correct (+).

EI providers should track all of these responses because their occurrence provides valuable information about the toddler’s performance and progress. The data sheet should reflect each trial.

Review more about the four types of potential responses:

Unprompted correct responses

Correct response at the independent level of the hierarchy. This is the goal; thus, these responses should be reinforced and counted.

Prompted correct responses

Any correct response that occurs after any of the prompt levels of the hierarchy. These responses should be reinforced and counted.

Incorrect responses

These can be either unprompted errors - incorrect responses made at the independent level of the hierarchy (before any prompts are delivered), or prompted errors - incorrect responses made after any of the prompt levels of the hierarchy. For any incorrect response, you will be using a correction procedure.

No responses

Toddler does not make any response after the delivery of the last level in the hierarchy.