The Staircase
True or False: If a child is not motivated they likely have deficits in engagement and regulation?
True
What is intrinsic motivation?
When you complete a task/activity for the inherent satisfaction
What is one way to build engagement with a child.
Bring object closer to face, child-led activities, find higher engaging activities based on their individualized sensory profile.
What is the first step of the expressive language hierarchy?
Sounds
Give an example of expansion
Car---> Car go
What is the first level of the staircase?
Regulation
What is extrinsic motivation?
Completing a task/activity to earn a reward or avoid punishment
What does engagement look like? Name 2 ways.
Social smile, eye gaze, sounds, posture, contact gestures, etc.
eat, drink, play
T or F: self-talk is when you talk about what the child is doing
False: Self-talk is when you talk about what you are doing
What is the highest step on the staircase?
What are 2 intrinsic motivators?
Possible answers:
autonomy, learning, curiosity, enjoyment, or sense of belonging
What is one sign of dysregulation?
Mood instability or irritability
True or false: A child is working on single words. Does this mean I can be modeling carrier phrases and pronouns?
False: if you are working on a child producing single words you should be modeling various nouns and verbs in everyday routines. For example, labeling highly preferred objects.
What is parallel-talk?
When you talk about what the child is doing
What does the hand rail represent on The Language Staircase?
Intrinsic Motivation
What is an example of intrinsic motivation?
E.g., playing basketball because you enjoy it
True or false: Every child can be regulated in the same way?
False
What are 2 carrier phrases that you can model during everyday routines?
I see
I like
I want
I have
True or False:
You are playing with a child a provide the verbal fill in of "Ready set __" and given a wait time of 5 seconds the child say "uh" Do you consider this intentional communication?
Yes! True, give praise!
True or false: Can we climb the stairs without all the steps?
False!
What is an example of extrinsic motivation?
Playing basketball to earn a trophy?
Name one regulation strategy.
Weighted vest, swing, wagon, etc.
Name the steps of the expressive language hierarchy in order.
Sounds, words, phrases, sentences, conversation
What are two tips for modeling language?
Model, don't ask
Gain attention before modeling
Model a specific skills and know your target
Meeting the client where they are