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Evidence-Based Intervention

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.

Day 1

Foundation & First Response

Building the Foundation
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Day 1 Protocol

Welcome to Day 1 Protocol for NAME RESPONSE. Follow this specific protocol for day 1 of your program.

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ABA Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Lovaas (1987), Conine et al. (2020) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
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Setup: Clear area of toys and background noise (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit 3 feet away at eye level to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name once clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give highly preferred token/treat immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Use full physical prompt to guide head turn.

7

Data Collection: Log as Prompted or Independent.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Eye contact within 3 seconds.
Pro Tip:
Lovaas (1987) found that intensive discrete trials build the foundation for complex skills. Wait the full 3 seconds.
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Errorless Learning

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Terrace (1963) — Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
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Setup: Prepare high-value reward (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit face-to-face to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name and prompt immediately clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 0 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Deliver massive praise immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, N/A - Errorless.

7

Data Collection: Track successful prompted trials.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Immediate orienting response.
Pro Tip:
Terrace (1963) demonstrated that errorless learning prevents frustration and reduces escape behaviors by immediately prompting.
3

Most-to-Least Prompt Fading

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Libby et al. (2008) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
1

Setup: Have data sheet ready (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit directly in front to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name with physical guidance clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 2 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Provide social praise immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Maintain current prompt level.

7

Data Collection: Log prompt level required.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Reduced reliance on physical prompts.
Pro Tip:
Libby et al. (2008) showed that most-to-least fading minimizes errors while smoothly transferring stimulus control.
4

Stimulus Fading

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
MacDuff, Krantz & McClannahan (1993) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
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Setup: Minimize background noise (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit within 2 feet to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name loudly then normally clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give tangible reward immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Revert to louder volume.

7

Data Collection: Note volume level used.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Response to less exaggerated cues.
Pro Tip:
MacDuff et al. (1993) established that gradually fading the volume of your voice naturally builds independence.
5

Constant Time Delay (CTD)

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Akmanoglu, Kurt & Kapan (2011) — Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
1

Setup: Hold preferred item near your face (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit at child's level to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name and wait 4s before prompting clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 4 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give item immediately immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Provide prompt after 4s.

7

Data Collection: Track anticipatory looks.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Anticipatory look before the prompt.
Pro Tip:
Akmanoglu et al. (2011) found constant time delay highly effective for teaching anticipatory responses.
6

Progressive Time Delay (PTD)

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Touchette (1971) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
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Setup: Set up a structured activity (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit across the table to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name, wait 1s, then prompt clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 1-5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce heavily immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt after the delay expires.

7

Data Collection: Log the delay length at success.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Shift in gaze speed.
Pro Tip:
Touchette (1971) documented that progressively increasing delay transfers stimulus control seamlessly.
7

Response Latency Measurement

ABA Moderate Evidence 5 mins
Campbell et al. (2019) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
1

Setup: Ensure child is slightly engaged (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit 4 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name and start timer clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce faster responses more immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt and reset.

7

Data Collection: Log exact seconds.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Time taken to shift gaze.
Pro Tip:
Campbell et al. (2019) emphasize that decreasing latency is a primary indicator of fluent skill acquisition.
8

Music-Based Name Warm-Up

Music Therapy Emerging Evidence 3 mins
Kern et al. (2007) — Journal of Music Therapy
1

Setup: Prepare a simple melody (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit on the floor together to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Sing the hello song clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 2 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Smile and tickle immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Sing again gently.

7

Data Collection: Note engagement level.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Let's sing!"
What to Watch For:
Smile or brief glance.
Pro Tip:
Kern et al. (2007) reported that incorporating melodies significantly increases initial social orientation.
9

Visual Support Setup

TEACCH Strong Evidence 5 mins
NCAEP EBP Report (2020) — Autism
1

Setup: Print 'Look' visual card (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Hold card next to your face to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name while tapping card clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give item immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Tap card again.

7

Data Collection: Track visual vs verbal response.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at this picture."
What to Watch For:
Glance at the visual card.
Pro Tip:
NCAEP (2020) confirms visual supports clarify expectations and strongly increase attention to tasks.
10

Reinforcer Preference Assessment

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) — Applied Behavior Analysis (4th ed.)
1

Setup: Gather 5 distinct toys/treats (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit at a table to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Present items in an array clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Allow 30s of access immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Remove and represent.

7

Data Collection: Rank top 3 items.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Pick one."
What to Watch For:
Which item they reach for first.
Pro Tip:
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) state that identifying high-value reinforcers can double the rate of learning.
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Environmental Arrangement

NET Strong Evidence 5 mins
Kaiser et al. (2000) — Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
1

Setup: Clear the room of high-value toys (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Stand near the door to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give the high-value toy immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Walk closer and repeat.

7

Data Collection: Note environmental factors.

What to Say:
"[Name], come play with this!"
What to Watch For:
Looking up from a neutral item.
Pro Tip:
Kaiser et al. (2000) demonstrated that arranging the environment to require interaction boosts communication attempts by 60%.
12

Positioning at Eye Level

ESDM Strong Evidence 5 mins
Dawson et al. (2010) — Pediatrics
1

Setup: Place child on a mat (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Lie on your stomach facing them to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name playfully clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Tickle or give high five immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Tap the floor to draw attention.

7

Data Collection: Log eye contact duration.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Peek-a-boo!"
What to Watch For:
Eye-to-eye contact.
Pro Tip:
Dawson et al. (2010) found that extreme face-to-face positioning is essential for neurological social-orienting shifts.
13

Single Clear SD Delivery

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Lovaas (1987) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
1

Setup: Set up a neutral activity (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit comfortably to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly ONCE clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 5 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Provide massive praise immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Use a physical prompt.

7

Data Collection: Track single vs repeated calls.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Immediate orienting.
Pro Tip:
Lovaas (1987) noted that repeating instructions without prompting leads to habituation and ignoring.
14

Physical Prompt Technique

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) — Applied Behavior Analysis (4th ed.)
1

Setup: Sit slightly behind child (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Within arm's reach to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name and gently guide shoulder clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 0 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Praise looking immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Re-guide gently.

7

Data Collection: Note resistance level.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Resistance to the touch.
Pro Tip:
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) emphasize gentle physical guidance guarantees success while minimizing distress.
15

Gestural Prompt Technique

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Schreibman et al. (2015) — Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
1

Setup: Sit face-to-face (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: 2 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name and point to your eyes clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give token immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Move finger closer to child.

7

Data Collection: Track gestural success.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Following your finger.
Pro Tip:
Schreibman et al. (2015) reported that gestural prompts are highly effective and generally easier to fade.
16

Verbal Prompt Technique

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Sundberg (2008) — VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment
1

Setup: Engage in play (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit close to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say 'Look at me, [Name]' clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Go to gestural prompt.

7

Data Collection: Track verbal cue reliance.

What to Say:
"Look at me, [Name]!"
What to Watch For:
Looking after the extra cue.
Pro Tip:
Sundberg (2008) cautions that verbal prompts can cause dependency; fade extra words quickly.
17

Reinforcement Delivery

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Skinner (1953) — Science & Human Behavior
1

Setup: Hold treat hidden in hand (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit 3 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Deliver treat instantly immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt, then deliver.

7

Data Collection: Log reinforcement timing.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Excitement upon receiving.
Pro Tip:
Skinner (1953) established that reinforcement delivered within 1 second is critical for building a new response.
18

Inter-Trial Interval Practice

ABA Strong Evidence 10 mins
Koegel et al. (1980) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
1

Setup: Set a 30s timer (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Vary positions to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Call name after timer ends clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Praise and restart timer immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt and restart timer.

7

Data Collection: Log behavior during interval.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Child resetting attention.
Pro Tip:
Koegel et al. (1980) showed that shorter inter-trial intervals (1-3s) significantly increase on-task behavior.
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Data Collection Setup

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) — Applied Behavior Analysis (4th ed.)
1

Setup: Print Bloom data sheet (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit with clipboard to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Mark '+' immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Mark '-' and prompt.

7

Data Collection: Ensure 100% logging.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Consistency in recording.
Pro Tip:
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) highlight that immediate data collection is the only objective way to confirm learning.
20

Session Timing Protocol

ABA Strong Evidence 10 mins
Conine et al. (2020) — Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
1

Setup: Set a 10-minute timer (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Vary activities to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Run discrete trials clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt.

7

Data Collection: Note total trials completed.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Fatigue or frustration.
Pro Tip:
Conine et al. (2020) suggest brief sessions under 10 minutes maintain motivation and avoid burnout.
21

Social Reinforcement Pairing

PRT Strong Evidence 5 mins
Koegel & Koegel (2006) — Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
1

Setup: Prepare favorite snack (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit close to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give snack + 'YAY!' immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt.

7

Data Collection: Track social smile.

What to Say:
"[Name], do you want this toy?"
What to Watch For:
Smiling at your face.
Pro Tip:
Koegel & Koegel (2006) showed pairing tangibles with exaggerated praise gradually makes the praise itself reinforcing.
22

Differential Reinforcement (DRI)

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) — Applied Behavior Analysis (4th ed.)
1

Setup: Have high and low value treats (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit 3 feet away to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Give HIGH value treat for fast look immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Give LOW value for prompted look.

7

Data Collection: Track reward values given.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Choosing to look vs ignoring.
Pro Tip:
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) indicate that differential reinforcement rapidly shapes faster, more independent responses.
23

Parent Self-Coaching via Video

Parent Training Strong Evidence 10 mins
Smith et al. (2023) — Autism
1

Setup: Set up phone camera (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Act natural to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Run a 5-minute session clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt.

7

Data Collection: Review video for fidelity.

What to Say:
"[Name]! Look at me."
What to Watch For:
Your own timing and tone.
Pro Tip:
Smith et al. (2023) demonstrated that parent self-video review improves intervention fidelity by over 40%.
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Sensory Regulation Pre-Session

OT Moderate Evidence 10 mins
Wilbarger (1991) — American Journal of Occupational Therapy
1

Setup: Perform 5 mins deep pressure (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Transition to table to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Say name clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly 3 seconds without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Reinforce immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Prompt.

7

Data Collection: Note arousal level.

What to Say:
"[Name], let's squeeze!"
What to Watch For:
Calmer physical state.
Pro Tip:
Wilbarger (1991) theorized that deep pressure prior to tasks decreases sensory defensiveness and improves attention.
25

End-of-Day Data Review

ABA Strong Evidence 5 mins
Cooper, Heron & Heward (2020) — Applied Behavior Analysis (4th ed.)
1

Setup: Gather all data sheets (Allocated time: 1 minute).

2

Positioning: Sit quietly to ensure optimal delivery.

3

Execution: Review the data clearly and confidently.

4

Wait Period: Wait exactly N/A without repeating the instruction to allow processing time.

5

Success Criteria: If successful, Plan next steps immediately (within 1 second).

6

Correction: If no response, Identify stuck points.

7

Data Collection: Calculate daily success %.

What to Say:
"[Name]!"
What to Watch For:
Overall trend.
Pro Tip:
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

Introduction & Setup

Welcome to the NAME RESPONSE masterplan.

Introduction & Setup

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Troubleshooting & Next Steps

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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

Track Progress

Review comprehensive timeline-based results. View improvement trends comparing first-half versus second-half performance automatically.

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