Cues and Timing

Timing of cues is important. Of value is allowing time for the person to process the task; however, too much latency between the stimulus presentation and the person's first response can lead to even greater failure.

So, do allow approximately 15 seconds for a response. If 15 seconds goes by and you have not elicited any kind of verbal or gestural response, then give a cue or prompt.

Allow approximately 10 to 15 seconds to check effectiveness of the cue, then give the next type of cue.

If this final cue does not work, then model the target response.

Give verbal feedback for each response you elicit.