Name Response &
Instruction Training
A specialized timed training module designed to improve your child's ability to respond to their name, follow simple directions, and sustain attention. Rooted in clinical practices across ABA, PRT, and ESDM methodologies.
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28-Day Training Program
A structured, research-based daily protocol with 25 techniques per day, parent scripts, video lessons, and progress tracking.
The 28-Day Protocol
Follow these daily techniques structured to gradually build and generalize your child's name response across different environments and contexts.
Foundation & First Response
Day 1 Protocol
Welcome to Day 1 Protocol for NAME RESPONSE. Follow this specific protocol for day 1 of your program.
ABA Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Setup: Clear area of toys and background noise (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit 3 feet away at eye level to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name once clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give highly preferred token/treat immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Use full physical prompt to guide head turn.
Data Collection: Log as Prompted or Independent.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Eye contact within 3 seconds.
Lovaas (1987) found that intensive discrete trials build the foundation for complex skills. Wait the full 3 seconds.
Errorless Learning
Setup: Prepare high-value reward (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit face-to-face to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name and prompt immediately clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 0 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Deliver massive praise immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, N/A - Errorless.
Data Collection: Track successful prompted trials.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Immediate orienting response.
Terrace (1963) demonstrated that errorless learning prevents frustration and reduces escape behaviors by immediately prompting.
Most-to-Least Prompt Fading
Setup: Have data sheet ready (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit directly in front to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name with physical guidance clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 2 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Provide social praise immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Maintain current prompt level.
Data Collection: Log prompt level required.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Reduced reliance on physical prompts.
Libby et al. (2008) showed that most-to-least fading minimizes errors while smoothly transferring stimulus control.
Stimulus Fading
Setup: Minimize background noise (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit within 2 feet to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name loudly then normally clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give tangible reward immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Revert to louder volume.
Data Collection: Note volume level used.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Response to less exaggerated cues.
MacDuff et al. (1993) established that gradually fading the volume of your voice naturally builds independence.
Constant Time Delay (CTD)
Setup: Hold preferred item near your face (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit at child's level to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name and wait 4s before prompting clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 4 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give item immediately immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Provide prompt after 4s.
Data Collection: Track anticipatory looks.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Anticipatory look before the prompt.
Akmanoglu et al. (2011) found constant time delay highly effective for teaching anticipatory responses.
Progressive Time Delay (PTD)
Setup: Set up a structured activity (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit across the table to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name, wait 1s, then prompt clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 1-5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce heavily immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt after the delay expires.
Data Collection: Log the delay length at success.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Shift in gaze speed.
Touchette (1971) documented that progressively increasing delay transfers stimulus control seamlessly.
Response Latency Measurement
Setup: Ensure child is slightly engaged (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit 4 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name and start timer clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce faster responses more immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt and reset.
Data Collection: Log exact seconds.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Time taken to shift gaze.
Campbell et al. (2019) emphasize that decreasing latency is a primary indicator of fluent skill acquisition.
Music-Based Name Warm-Up
Setup: Prepare a simple melody (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit on the floor together to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Sing the hello song clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 2 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Smile and tickle immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Sing again gently.
Data Collection: Note engagement level.
"[Name]! Let's sing!"
Smile or brief glance.
Kern et al. (2007) reported that incorporating melodies significantly increases initial social orientation.
Visual Support Setup
Setup: Print 'Look' visual card (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Hold card next to your face to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name while tapping card clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give item immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Tap card again.
Data Collection: Track visual vs verbal response.
"[Name]! Look at this picture."
Glance at the visual card.
NCAEP (2020) confirms visual supports clarify expectations and strongly increase attention to tasks.
Reinforcer Preference Assessment
Setup: Gather 5 distinct toys/treats (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit at a table to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Present items in an array clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Allow 30s of access immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Remove and represent.
Data Collection: Rank top 3 items.
"[Name]! Pick one."
Which item they reach for first.
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) state that identifying high-value reinforcers can double the rate of learning.
Environmental Arrangement
Setup: Clear the room of high-value toys (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Stand near the door to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give the high-value toy immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Walk closer and repeat.
Data Collection: Note environmental factors.
"[Name], come play with this!"
Looking up from a neutral item.
Kaiser et al. (2000) demonstrated that arranging the environment to require interaction boosts communication attempts by 60%.
Positioning at Eye Level
Setup: Place child on a mat (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Lie on your stomach facing them to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name playfully clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Tickle or give high five immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Tap the floor to draw attention.
Data Collection: Log eye contact duration.
"[Name]! Peek-a-boo!"
Eye-to-eye contact.
Dawson et al. (2010) found that extreme face-to-face positioning is essential for neurological social-orienting shifts.
Single Clear SD Delivery
Setup: Set up a neutral activity (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit comfortably to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly ONCE clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Provide massive praise immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Use a physical prompt.
Data Collection: Track single vs repeated calls.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Immediate orienting.
Lovaas (1987) noted that repeating instructions without prompting leads to habituation and ignoring.
Physical Prompt Technique
Setup: Sit slightly behind child (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Within arm's reach to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name and gently guide shoulder clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 0 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Praise looking immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Re-guide gently.
Data Collection: Note resistance level.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Resistance to the touch.
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) emphasize gentle physical guidance guarantees success while minimizing distress.
Gestural Prompt Technique
Setup: Sit face-to-face (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: 2 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name and point to your eyes clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give token immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Move finger closer to child.
Data Collection: Track gestural success.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Following your finger.
Schreibman et al. (2015) reported that gestural prompts are highly effective and generally easier to fade.
Verbal Prompt Technique
Setup: Engage in play (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit close to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say 'Look at me, [Name]' clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Go to gestural prompt.
Data Collection: Track verbal cue reliance.
"Look at me, [Name]!"
Looking after the extra cue.
Sundberg (2008) cautions that verbal prompts can cause dependency; fade extra words quickly.
Reinforcement Delivery
Setup: Hold treat hidden in hand (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit 3 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Deliver treat instantly immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt, then deliver.
Data Collection: Log reinforcement timing.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Excitement upon receiving.
Skinner (1953) established that reinforcement delivered within 1 second is critical for building a new response.
Inter-Trial Interval Practice
Setup: Set a 30s timer (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Vary positions to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Call name after timer ends clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Praise and restart timer immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt and restart timer.
Data Collection: Log behavior during interval.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Child resetting attention.
Koegel et al. (1980) showed that shorter inter-trial intervals (1-3s) significantly increase on-task behavior.
Data Collection Setup
Setup: Print Bloom data sheet (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit with clipboard to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Mark '+' immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Mark '-' and prompt.
Data Collection: Ensure 100% logging.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Consistency in recording.
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) highlight that immediate data collection is the only objective way to confirm learning.
Session Timing Protocol
Setup: Set a 10-minute timer (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Vary activities to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Run discrete trials clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt.
Data Collection: Note total trials completed.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Fatigue or frustration.
Conine et al. (2020) suggest brief sessions under 10 minutes maintain motivation and avoid burnout.
Social Reinforcement Pairing
Setup: Prepare favorite snack (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit close to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give snack + 'YAY!' immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt.
Data Collection: Track social smile.
"[Name], do you want this toy?"
Smiling at your face.
Koegel & Koegel (2006) showed pairing tangibles with exaggerated praise gradually makes the praise itself reinforcing.
Differential Reinforcement (DRI)
Setup: Have high and low value treats (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit 3 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Give HIGH value treat for fast look immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Give LOW value for prompted look.
Data Collection: Track reward values given.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Choosing to look vs ignoring.
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) indicate that differential reinforcement rapidly shapes faster, more independent responses.
Parent Self-Coaching via Video
Setup: Set up phone camera (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Act natural to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Run a 5-minute session clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt.
Data Collection: Review video for fidelity.
"[Name]! Look at me."
Your own timing and tone.
Smith et al. (2023) demonstrated that parent self-video review improves intervention fidelity by over 40%.
Sensory Regulation Pre-Session
Setup: Perform 5 mins deep pressure (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Transition to table to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Prompt.
Data Collection: Note arousal level.
"[Name], let's squeeze!"
Calmer physical state.
Wilbarger (1991) theorized that deep pressure prior to tasks decreases sensory defensiveness and improves attention.
End-of-Day Data Review
Setup: Gather all data sheets (Allocated time: 1 minute).
Positioning: Sit quietly to ensure optimal delivery.
Execution: Review the data clearly and confidently.
Wait Period: Wait exactly N/A without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.
Success Criteria: If successful, Plan next steps immediately (within 1 second).
Correction: If no response, Identify stuck points.
Data Collection: Calculate daily success %.
"[Name]!"
Overall trend.
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) state that reviewing daily trends allows for immediate, data-driven modifications.
Three Distinct Exercises
Target core foundational communication skills through focused, highly-structured micro-sessions.
Name Response
Practice consistent, prompt responding when called. Builds the most fundamental building block for joint attention and social engagement.
Instruction Following
Build receptive language skills by practicing 1-step and 2-step directions in a focused, low-distraction environment.
Attention Recall
Develop sustained focus and memory recall through interactive, timed prompting sessions that scale in difficulty.
Training Videos
Watch practical demonstrations of evidence-based name response and joint attention techniques.
Introduction & Setup
Welcome to the NAME RESPONSE masterplan.
Introduction & Setup
Day 1 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 1 of your program.
Day 1 Protocol
Day 2 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 2 of your program.
Day 2 Protocol
Day 3 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 3 of your program.
Day 3 Protocol
Day 4 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 4 of your program.
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Day 5 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 5 of your program.
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Day 6 Protocol
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Day 7 Protocol
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Day 8 Protocol
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Day 9 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 9 of your program.
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Day 10 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 10 of your program.
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Day 11 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 11 of your program.
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Day 12 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 12 of your program.
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Day 13 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 13 of your program.
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Day 14 Protocol
Follow this specific protocol for day 14 of your program.
Day 14 Protocol
Troubleshooting & Next Steps
How to handle common challenges.
Troubleshooting & Next Steps
How the Training Works
A simple, clinically-aligned workflow designed specifically for busy parents and caregivers.
Select a Profile
Choose the child you'd like to work with. Bloom automatically loads their historical data and sets up the appropriate intervention methodology.
Choose Your Mode
Opt for the Standard Session to record detailed clinical notes and ratings, or select the Quick Mode for rapid one-tap Yes/No logging during daily routines.
Run the Timer
Engage your child while the visual countdown timer runs. Adjust time limits from 5 to 30 seconds based on their current tolerance and skill level.
Track Progress
Review comprehensive timeline-based results. View improvement trends comparing first-half versus second-half performance automatically.
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