Step 3.3 Analyze the data

Analyze the data to determine if progress is being made.

This includes which steps are completed without prompts and could, therefore, be either shadowed or independent.

Analysis of the data can help pinpoint problems in implementing the prompting procedure correctly or help make decisions about when the prompting procedure needs to be changed.

Modifications or revisions to the prompting procedure may include:

• changing the type of controlling prompt needed,
• changing the cue or response interval, and
• when to begin fading the prompts.

Data analysis can also help determine which steps are completed without prompts.

• Determine whether these steps are being shadowed or are independent.
• Determine which steps are being prompted, and the intensity and location of the prompts.

Based on the data and using the strategies on how to fade prompts that were discussed in the Step 1.8, remember to reduce intensity or location of the controlling prompt and fade the prompt.